A flexible body boosts self-confidence

According to statistics, low self-esteem is more characteristic of women. This problem interferes not only with communication or building a career, but also directly affects personal life.

Very often, self-doubt comes from childhood. In some cases, parents are to blame, who did not praise for achievements, often pointed out shortcomings and did not show love for the child in any way. In other cases, it’s all about comparing yourself to others or, worse, to edited pictures in glossy magazines.

Years pass, the ugly duckling turns into a swan. But, as is often the case, the swan remains insecure. What to do to gain confidence? For example, you can set a goal and achieve it, or learn to do something that others can not.

In recent years, the desire to have a flexible body and be able to do the splits has become very popular among adults and serious people. And this is not surprising.

Firstly, flexibility and stretching help to get the perfect posture. You won’t see a screen star, a model, or a successful businessman with hunched shoulders and eyes on the floor. A confident person always walks with a long stride, with his head held high and his back straight. With regular stretching, you will notice that you are simply uncomfortable with a round back or a lowered head. Gradually your posture will improve.

Another hallmark of flexible people is grace. Stretching improves coordination and increases range of motion. For girls, this is a very important point. After all, graceful movements and posture are the main signs of femininity. The owners of such qualities are usually not deprived of the attention of men. And admiring glances and compliments, of course, increase self-confidence.

The very ability to sit on the twine causes envy and surprise among others. Everyone understands how much patience and self-discipline is needed for such a result. By reaching this milestone, you will get an additional reason to be proud of yourself. You can do things that most people can’t even dream of – this realization alone can inspire and add confidence.

Today there are many varieties of stretching. There are directions in which you pull yourself on your own on the recommendation of the coach, there are classes in which the coach pulls you. There is stretching with elements of ballet, gymnastics or yoga. For lovers of unusual sensations, there is stretching in hammocks, which allows you to experience the feeling of flying. If one of the directions does not suit you, try another, and you will definitely find the best for you.

How to develop flexibility at home

Of course, you need to seriously engage in stretching with a trainer. But to improve mobility and flexibility, you can do a few simple exercises at home:

• From the very morning, sit in bed and stretch your body and head to your feet, trying to fold in half. Not abruptly, without springs and pressure. Keep your knees straight and your back straight. You can stretch both to the reduced legs, and to the divorced apart.
• Roll over onto your stomach and just as gently and gently bend your back back, keeping the weight on straight arms.
• While brushing your teeth or preparing breakfast, you can work on stretching your feet. This will relieve pain and fatigue. It will be easier for you to walk in heels if you wear them. Rise up on your toes as high as possible 20-30 times.
• To stretch your legs, do 30 squats as a warm-up, and then gently place your heel on the back of a sofa or chair. Slowly straighten your knee, feeling the stretch underneath.
• For the flexibility of the shoulders and arms, an exercise with a belt from a bathrobe or a belt is suitable. Take it by the ends, spreading your arms slightly wider than your shoulders, and raise them in front of you. Without bending your elbows, move your hands back behind your back. Repeat 10 times.
• Add more protein, saturated fatty acids, and collagen-rich foods to your diet. All of these can be found in fish, meat, nuts, legumes, and vegetables.