u/flowerymochiz

I’m getting back into working out after being basically sedentary ever since I started working in an office 4 years ago. I found that my hips and hamstrings are extremely tight, and exercises I once found really easy to do are now extremely restricted.

Has anyone gone from completely tight hips and hamstrings to actually being a lot more flexible? Right now I’m doing yoga and hoping to supplement with pilates, and starting physical therapy but realized I probably need to hone in on more specific stretches and exercises for my problem areas. When I say my hips and hamstrings are really tight, they’re REALLY tight to the point where it’s called out right away by my instructors and also masseuses when I do Thai massages, and even my PT.

I really want to improve my flexibility again. I used to be able to sit lotus pose and lift myself up off the ground using my arms and now I can barely sit cross legged and it pains me to see how much my body has deteriorated and how I didn’t take care of it. I’m 25 now and I was able to do all sorts of crazy things when I was 18-19. I’m hoping I’m not completely messed up and I can overcome this and start now so life isn’t so hard when I’m older.

EDIT: Thanks for all the advice everyone! I was definitely worried and it’s so nice to hear everyone’s experience with gaining control of their flexibility and mobility again. It makes me more hopeful and more motivated to get started TODAY and not wait any longer :)

I have a shoulder mobility issue and while I enjoyed my first few new client classes at solidcore, it put a lot of strain on my shoulders and even the starter classes were too intense for me. My PT said to avoid it for now because it was too weight bearing, especially having to hold planks and move while in plank for so long.

I currently go to YogaSix and have an unlimited membership there and I like it because there’s a ton of modifications, and I can take breaks as needed if a certain pose doesn’t work for my body.

I’m looking to add pilates to my routine. Does anyone have recommendations near MV? I’ve tried Club Pilates and wasn’t a fan. Looking for something with nice and encouraging teachers, and a place with easy parking because I have parking anxiety LOL :’)

I’m looking at classes to take in the next few days that fit in my schedule, and it seems like most are Y6 Power Flows. Are these ones beginner friendly? I’ve taken restore, slow flow, sculpt & flow, and mobility only, so I’m pretty nervous about power flow. I struggle still with pretty much all except restore because I’m new, but I’m able to do things with modifications and breaks.