Achieve the ideal balance of stability, power, and convenience in your flexibility training.
To practice the split effectively, target the point where you feel a gentle stretch and muscle activation—stop if you sense pain in your knees or groin. Tune into your body signals and breathe steadily. Discover more guidance in Santé magazine, plus an essential new book launching in January.
Titled Do the Split in 4 Weeks by Japanese yoga instructor Eiko, it's already a bestseller in Japan. Eiko teaches that anyone—young or old, flexible or stiff—can master the split. She dedicates significant focus to it in her classes and now shares her proven methods in this book. Key benefits include reduced lower back pain, enhanced circulation, and a stronger, toned core.
Do the Split in 4 Weeks – Eiko, €15 via Bol.com.
Explore other sports goals in the January issue of Santé, starting page 52.
