I was just looking at the maxiflex ultimate stretcher as an off ice training tool I was just wondering wut peoples opinion on it are. is it good does it actually help you ????
thanx

Ive actaully never heard of it to be honest??
But it sounds quite interesting!
Please explain more!

My daughter has the Maxiflex stretcher. Here is a link to a web site where you can buy them.

http://www.dresswright.com/ECscripts...pe=A1QS1&lc=EN

I like mine. havent been using it lately though. Hey, Ive been sick, I have good reason....

Wow it looks realy great for strectching!
I am definetley going to purchase one

Found it here too, for $7 less than the linkie above... and more piccies. Looks very cool.

http://www.skate-connection.com/figu...s/maxiflex.htm

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Anyone out there use the MaxiFlex that's sold on Rainbo Sports? I'm strongly thinking of getting it for my home so I can get a higher spiral w/o having my hubby help me out on the stretches?



TIA!

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Mel and I have a friend who absolutely loves her Maxi-Flex.

She's still somewhat of a beginner and is working on her spiral - it seems to be helping.

We have used it and like it alot too !! helps with stretch !

This thing is great for working on your flexibility - just use it carefully. Do remember to work just as much on strengthening the core, lower back, & leg muscles. You can have all the flexibility in the world. Super flexibilty is not much good without the STRENGTH to maintain the position.

I was just going to write that. So, ditto.

Combine stretching exercises with leg lifts. I like to put 2lb weights on my ankles and do leg lifts on the floor - on my side, on my stomach and on my back to get all the muscle groups worked.

...what they said.

...and, if it hurts, back off. My father has a great stretching book that he got 20 years ago on a bargain book table, and the best general piece of advice in it is "stretch to feel good"--that is, if it really hurts in a bad way, it's probably not a good stretch.

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A resistance band is good, too - I find that better than weights, in many ways.

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Jazz, one of my coach's 13 year old students brought her MaxiFlex in today. They used it. It looked good to me, for stretches back, forward AND to the side. It made me think of getting one as well. It appears easy to hook onto a door, etc.

If you get one, let me know how it goes.

I have one and use it to supplement my regular stretching, not to replace it. It's very important to be completely warmed up when using it, and to hold each position completely before cranking it to the next one. Also, if you have balance issues or think you might become unsteady when using it sideways, place a chair within reach so you can steady yourself. Trust me on this, with one leg hiked up the other leg gets very tired and when you try to loosen the strap, you could become very unsteady!

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i don't know if its just me but this thing looks extremely difficult to use from the picture.

I bet I would fall down trying to stretch on it. Maybe I'm just clumsy

It looks like the cord wouldn't let you put both feet on the floor - is that true? If so, I understand the need for a chair.

How you put it on and take it off your foot? Velcro strap?

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I've got one, and it isn't hard to use at all, although it was kind of hard to figure it out at first. Your foot goes into a kind of sling. It's not fastened in any way, and the outward pressure of your foot keeps it in place. Isk8NYC is correct in that both feet cannot be on the floor at the same time. I have mine fastened over the closet door in my bedroom - if I'm stretching my leg forwards, I have my back against the door, and if I'm stretching back like in a spiral, my hands are pressed against the door. So far, that's been enough support for me to keep my balance easily, but I can see why people might want to have a chair or something handy. I like it - I've only had it for a few weeks, but my flexibility has noticeably improved.

Hmmmm, the reviews sound positive, and I really need to work on my flexibility. I used to be a lot more bendy than I am....sigh....it's not that expensive, so maybe I'll bite and get one.

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I just received mine in the mail from Rainbo Sports. I'm going to try it tonight after my regular stretches. Does anyone know if there is a website with more pictures of the stretching exercises?

I found this. http://www.skateconnectionproshop.co...cat=268&page=1

Boooo, it's sold out at Rainbo!

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Could you perhaps multi-task with it and watch TV out of the corner of your eye whilst stretching or something... or would you need 100% concentration?

Peanut x

• Does anyone here use the Maxiflex strethcing device?
• What level of flexibility did you start using it and how quickly did you improve?
• How often do you need to practice with it?
• How much has it improved your skating?

and finally,

• Is it worth the money, time and effort?

I am considering buying one. When I (hopefully) start Bronze level in the autumn, I want to be fully prepared and be able to get my leg up anywhere, do splits etc. the "full monty"!

thanks!

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I am using it... but I just started using it! So far so good, but we'll see how long it will take for me to finally get a nice above the hip level spiral like e-skater! (instead of one that's barely at hip level now... )

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Thank you for the support, you guys!!!

Now that I'm the local split-obsessed adult, I'll chime in with my #1 split tip! Make sure that before you try to do a spiral or split, you first stretch your calves, then your hamstrings separately (seated hamstring stretch is a really good one). That will increase your split range dramatically and more importantly, keep you from pulling a hamstring!

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