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Old 11-06-2008, 08:29 PM   #4
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I need to improve my flexibility. I tried to touch my toes the other day and didn't even get close (my finger tips only came down to the middle of my shins). I also noticed that while my legs felt tight, my lower back felt like it was in a vice.

Any suggestions?
Like Steel says start doing yoga. I went to a combo pilates/yoga class yesterday and not only was the flexibility good it really builds on your strength. It was hard enough that I built up a pretty good sweat. The reasons DDD gave go without saying.
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