I started a stretching routine about a month ago (correct stretching, from Bob Anderson's "Stretching" book, not just something I made up), thinking it would help with post-exercise soreness, but not have much effect otherwise. When I started with the thigh stretch (where you sit on the floor, tuck one leg in, and reach for your ankle with both hands) I could get my grip to an inch or so above my ankle. As of yesterday I noticed that my grip is now actually touching my ankle. And the groin stretch too, before I could only grip my toes, now I can reach just past my toes. Yay!

-Lala

That's fantastic, Lala! Hooray!!!

Love your signature line, by the way. Makes me smile every time I see it

Congratulations!

That is absolutely fantastic!

You also now have me lemming for that book.

Wow, great news My daughter and little sister are in cheerleading together. They are both working hard to gain flexibility to do the splits. I use to be a dancer myself and thought I could show them a few pointers on how to do it. I was so sad that I cannot even reach my toes these days. So I have now set a goal of being able to reach them soon - this post was just the motivation I needed! Thanks for sharing

that's awesome news!!! i've decided to try to stretch every evening while i watch tv in my room. i too want to get more flexible. i am sooooo not able to move my legs like i used to. so everynight i have to check off a box that says i stretched....mostly my legs.