100 Day Challenge 2| Contortion Flexibility | Days 15-21

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Week 3 in the 100 day contortion flexibility challenge was a heavy concentration on shoulders and hip flexors, my two weakest areas. For the most part this was a light stretching week with more focus on strength building moves and dynamic stretches. My hip flexors and my shoulders developed a bit of a twinge that I had to work out. …

100 Day Challenge 2 | Contortion Flexibility | Days 8-14

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Progress has been made in week 2 of the 100 day contortion challenge. Every training session I have been making gains, it is exciting to say the least! With set goals, a consistent stretching routine, and a schedule, I have been able to make progress more easily! And it’s not just me, The Flexibility Challenge community is making so much progress! It …

100 Day Challenge 2 | Contortion Flexibility | Days 1-7 | Video

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  Week 1 of the 100 Day Flexibility Challenge is complete! Here is a brief overview of what went down. Day 1 | 2 hours | Wamup ->Dynamic Stretches ->Upper and Lower Body Poses Day 2 | 1 hour | Warmup ->Dynamic Stretches ->Light Static Stretches Day 3 | 1 hour | Warmup ->Dynamic Stretches ->Light Static Stretches Day 4 | …

The Flexibility Challenge | Rainbow Marchenko Prep | Day 4

100 Day Challenge 2 | Contortion Flexibility | Day 4

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Day 4 of The Flexibility Challenge was incredible, I worked on bridges, over splits, tulip, chest stands, and prepped for the rainbow marchenko on the silks! I went to contortion class at 11:30 am with Shelly Guy after drinking 4 quarts of water and nerve soothing tea. I also ate a banana, grapefruit, and the incredible Warrior greens and Earth by health …

100 Day Challenge 2 | Contortion Flexibility | Day 1

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Let The Flexibility Challenge begin! I am ready for progress towards contortion flexibility for pole dancing. I do it all for the pole! Just kidding, I do it for me too. Flexibility training is a lot like strength training. I use so many muscles in my back to be able to grab my foot like that! So let the flexibility …

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100 Day Challenge | Contortion Flexibility | Day 100

Amanda Nicole Smith100 Day Contortion Challenge 1, Experiences, Fitness, Flexibility 4 Comments

The 100 day contortion challenge has been the most incredible body enlightenment experience and will continue well beyond the intended 100 days. I proved to myself that I could achieve my greatest flexibility by focusing, “visualizing” if you will, on my end goal. I had to become comfortable with the movements before I saw any real progress, it took a lot …

A City Workout and Raw Food Dining | Purified Lifestyle

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Raw food dining and acrobatic workouts in the city that never sleeps, a dream come true! It has been a week since my return to DC from NYC, and it already feels like a lifetime ago. As I relinquish the memory, I can’t help but smile, because every time I go to Manhattan everything goes so smoothly. I had a …

100 Day Challenge | Contortion Flexibility | Days 38-69

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Progression is evident from day 38 to the end of day 69. Every time I film myself, I find it has kept me motivated and inspired to continue every single day. An inch is celebrated because it is just one step further to reaching my goals. This whole experience has become more than just a challenge it has become a …