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Wow, this works perfectly. Once done I feel and itching in both calves which lets me know that nerves and muscles were fully engaged. Perfect for my sedentary lifestyle with lots of sitting. Thanks again, Taro.

Fantastic tutorial, thanks!

My husband was RCMP and from sitting in the car and driving all day his back was in horrible pain. Once I finally talked him into stretching tge hamstrings it was so much better. I am following all your exercises to rehab that broken hip and shoulder. Thank you!!!

That is just what I needed! Thank you for all your videos.

Thanks. You are always very helpful.

I just did this again. You explain so clearly. Thank you!

Best guidance always

Thanks for your videos. Very helpful . 👍🎯

Thanks for all the tips and taking the time to explain why the various stretches work. Stretching has never been easier but most important, most effective. At 60 plus I feel like I did when 40!

Thank you 🙏

Excellent Video. I have been doing the stretch wrong. Tried your stretch and what an improvement. Thank You So Much.

Very ell explained! Thank you Taro

@TaroIwamoto

Жыл бұрын

you are welcome:)

🥰🥰 Thank you! Super helpful. 🥰🥰

so simple

Great explanation, thanks!

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Take a short run just for fun! Obviously walk first to warm up. Use it or lose it. An observation from a retired guy who notices many people never leave contact with the ground unless they are in a hurry. When we are young our spirit is light. Stay light and have fun.....

@weihawang4246

2 жыл бұрын

"... never leave contact with the ground" as in dragging their feet along? And you mean that's bad?

@davepowell7168

2 жыл бұрын

@@weihawang4246 When we run or use a jump rope we briefly and rhythmically are not in contact with the ground which is natural. I did not think of dragging the feet but would consider that poor gait. A quick look at the soles of footwear shows imbalances.

@weihawang4246

2 жыл бұрын

@@davepowell7168 thank you very much for answering

It is ESSENTIAL TO WARM UP before any kind of stretching!!! Gentle standing leg swings are great, or a 10 minute walk, whatever. COLD MUSCLES DON'T STRETCH; THEY TEAR! :)

@ConstructiveMinds100

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Asi_de_bello

2 жыл бұрын

Oh! 🫤

Thanks, SUBBED

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

I tried this, the stretch was good, but I've come away with a mild hyper-extension of my knee.

Can you show how you do it when standing ?! 🙏

fantastic !!! can it also be useful for stretching a contracted calf? please excuse my probably incorrect English: I am automatically translating from Italian

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

sure when you bring your ankle/foot up towards you

I think I have over stretched right side back because I don’t feel it on my hamstring but Im my back. And I feel an ache where my right leg meets the groin. Any suggestions!

Thank you for your great work.I am also a teacher that moves people and looking for Feldenkrais lessons to use in my Pilates work.Some time ago you had a lesson in stretching hammies.It was a elbows on knees position. I cannot Find it anymore.Did you Take it away or it îs just me not finding it?? And thank you for the prompt reply to my “modifications “ observation.

@TaroIwamoto

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes I have a video showing how to properly stretch hamstrings. I did not remove it. Are you referring to another video? I dont recall removing any videos though..

@ivogelaar8635

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it was from elbows or hands on knees From there you straighten one arm and back to starting position Interested in your variety and moves for different groups of people

@TaroIwamoto

5 жыл бұрын

@@ivogelaar8635 I will have to go back to my videos. Could it be the one where I was exploring movements while keeping elbows on the floor?

@ivogelaar8635

5 жыл бұрын

Better Balance with Taro Iwamoto Hi Taro I finally looked thru all your videos and found it 👍🏼 It was under Help to bend forward easier I remembered flexing spine reaching to floor and that image made me think of hammies Yes the wrong idea 😩😩 Thank you again for your work 😃

@TaroIwamoto

5 жыл бұрын

@@ivogelaar8635 Glad you found what you were looking for!

It's only a small movement

You do one at a time?

@TaroIwamoto

6 ай бұрын

i would, that's my preference:)

How many times do we need to do this stretch and for how long?

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

hold a mild stretch for 60 seconds and repeat 3 sets, 3~5x daily

@louisvilardo9423

2 жыл бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto Thank you! That helps alot!