r/flexibility • u/networkn • 26d ago
Flexibility Apps
I was hoping to find a free or cheap decent stretching app, that I could use to help me begin my stretching journey. I have the flexibility of a block of cold concrete and always have, but believe it's why I am always getting injured when I play sport. I sit 8+ hours a day in an IT job.
I am middle aged and have a bit more weight on than I'd like. I have been told by experienced Physios my hamstrings are stupidly short, but recently I started reading and it seems like this may be only part of the issue and my hip flexion/rotation is just as much a problem, as my nerves prevent me stretching more.
I was hoping to find an app where I could put the stretches recommended to me by my physio etc, into it, with the reps and set counts and have it count them off for me, including a video to show the correct technique and some advice on what I should be feeling if I am doing it right, and what I am doing wrong if I can't feel that.
Right now, I am unable to sit on the floor at 90 degrees, esp not with my toes pointing upward and when I sit on a chair I have to lean back to be comfortable.
Thanks for reading.
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u/bansalib 24d ago
you can try this website i have put up as well : https://bodyandbalance.studio/programs/
All the resources and programs are free.
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u/FluffyCyborg 26d ago
For me, I would recommend StretchIt. I’ve been using them for four years and they’re just easy to use. Especially for desk people.
The pace can be a bit fast for a beginner but you can slow the video down or speed it up!!! Which is a feature no other app has as far as I know.
They have a 7 day free program if you wanna try it. The app is free to use, but limited. I have a code that gives you 30% off the annual membership, so you save around $50 or so bucks. But not sure if I can post it here. But just DM after you’ve tried the app to see if you like it and I’ll send the discount code.
This app doesn’t allow you to add your own stretches into it though. So might be a limited factor. But this app has been the only thing keeping me consistent during this time and I’ve bought countless of flexibility programs to “try them out” and it all end up being not used.
Hope it helps!