Day 3 - Middle Splits Challenge
I don't have gym training today; however, I was expected to wake up early for some stretching.
I woke up about an hour later. Boy!
Anyways,
I'm beginning to fall into a routine on this challenge, which is quite helpful.
I did some horse stance stretching to warm up my thighs.
Then, I did 3 sets of butterfly pose with 10-pounds weight disc for about 60 seconds each before resting.
After the third set, I felt my thighs were warm enough to start the training.
The Experience
Again, my thighs ache and I could feel them stretching while in position; the 60 seconds felt like an hour and the overall 10-mins felt like 24 hrs.
I also used the kids' tumbling mat for support due to its shape & material.
I think I did pretty okay with the training.
I'm beginning to feel minor thigh muscle ache, but nothing serious to keep me down.
I feel like I'm becoming more limber; however, I haven't seen a noticeable change in the splits.
Informal Sessions
While brushing my teeth & getting ready for work, I stretched my legs again into a split; I also practised some horse stance.
I also practised the butterfly pose throughout the day, using a 10-pound disc on each thigh.
After work, I stretched with the butterfly pose and afterwards, I did another 10-min splits training.
After the training, I stretched with the butterfly pose again.
Conclusion
I'm thinking that consistency is the key to achieving this goal; stretching the thighs at every opportunity I have will allow me to accomplish this goal.
Boy! That would be something, wouldn't it? See ya tomorrow!