Front Splits... on a Budget!

Let's face it, budgeting comes with a lot of making things work.

I like to get online and research free resources--it's amazing what a wealth of information there is. Just bear in mind that it is worth digging deeper for reliable information before you commit to any flexibility routines.

Here are two of my favorites:

• Partial Front Splits Tutorial by Kit Laughlin
  

PNF Time! Part 2: Basics

In my research on PNF since PNF Time! Part 1 I was surprised by a couple of things.  As it turns out PNF Stretching is not what it seems.

It is not a unique type of stretching and is not, after all, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. Or at least it didn't start out that way. It was developed to treat stroke patients and is more accurately called Post-Isometric Relaxation.

Then what is PNF??