Why are ballet dancers so flexible? Is it genetics… or training? In this video, we break down the real science behind flexibility. Learn how dancers develop incredible range of motion, why the nervous system plays such a major role in stretching, and how strength and flexibility work together in ballet training.
This video covers:
🩰 The science of flexibility
🩰 Static vs. dynamic flexibility
🩰 Why dancers need strength for flexibility
🩰 How the nervous system controls stretching
🩰 Why warming up matters before stretching
🩰 How long stretches should actually be held
🩰 Why oversplits are NOT the goal
🩰 Safe flexibility training for adults and beginners
Ballet Science Blog 
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