1. Train your central nervous system.
You’ll gain more flexibility faster when you train your central nervous system instead of merely trying to stretch your muscles. When you stretch a muscle, your brain sends a signal to the muscle telling it to relax. But the signal has to travel through the spinal cord first. The spinal cord is made up of a lot of nerve cells that can slow down or block the signal. So by training your central nervous system, you can help the signal travel faster and more efficiently.

2. Stretch 3 times per week.
Stretching the same muscle every day can actually decrease your flexibility. That’s because when you stretch a muscle, it tears slightly. The muscle then repairs itself by building bigger and stronger fibers. So if you’re stretching too often, the muscle doesn’t have enough time to repair itself and becomes weaker and less flexible over time. A good rule of thumb is to stretch each muscle group 3 times per week.

3. Build both muscle strength and flexibility simultaneously.
You can gain more flexibility faster if you build both muscle strength and flexibility simultaneously. When you build muscle strength, it helps lengthen the muscles and connective tissues around the joints, which in turn increases flexibility. And as you become more flexible, it’s easier to build muscle because your range of motion increases. So it’s a virtuous circle!

4. Muscle can be stretched up to 130% of its resting length.
Most people think they need to be able to do a full split in order to be considered flexible. But that’s not true! Muscle can actually be stretched up to 130% of its resting length, which is more than enough for full splits. So don’t worry if you can’t do a full split yet—you’re probably not as far from it as you think!

Stretching may seem like a simple task, but there’s actually a lot that goes into it if you want to do it effectively.” By following these tips, you’ll be well on your way to gaining flexibility fast!

5.’ Use active isolated stretching.’
Active isolated stretching (AIS) is a type of stretching that involves contracting the opposing muscle group while stretching the target muscle group. For example, if you’re stretching your hamstrings, you would contract your quadriceps at the same time.’ This type of stretching is more effective than traditional static stretches because it allows the target muscle group to fully relax, which leads to greater gains in flexibility.’

6.’ Use props.’
Props such as yoga blocks, straps, and towels can help you stretch deeper into a position and hold it for longer periods of time.’ They also allow you to focus on other areas of the body while stretching so that you don’t get distracted or lose your balance.’

7.’ Breathe deeply.’
Deep breathing helps improve blood circulation and relaxes the body.’ It also helps release tension in the muscles so that they can be stretched more easily.’ So next time you’re stretching, make sure to take some deep breaths!

8.’ Warm up first.’
Warming up before stretching helps increase blood flow to the muscles and prepare them for activity.’ It also helps reduce the risk of injury.’ A good warm-up should last 5-10 minutes and include light cardio and dynamic stretches (stretches that involve movement).’

9.’ Cool down afterwards.’
Cooling down after stretching helps improve recovery by flushing out lactic acid from the muscles.’ It also helps prevent stiffness and soreness by gradually decreasing heart rate and blood pressure.’ A good cool-down should last 5-10 minutes and include light cardio and static stretches (stretches that are done without movement).’

10.’ Be consistent!’
The most important thing when it comes to gaining flexibility is consistency!’ You won’t see results overnight—it takes weeks or even months of consistent stretching before you’ll start seeing significant gains in flexibility.’ So put in the work and be patient—your hard work will pay off! ””