I did exactly this a few years ago and I got my splits in nine months. Now I’m a flexibility teacher! Keep being consistent and you will absolute get there!

All the stretches list! For those who wants to follow like me haha (I'm putting the time as well bc idk if you'll be consulting this video everyday tho, it'll be easier): # 1 - Seated forward folds (1:50) # 2 - Single leg forward folds (1:56) # 3 - Middle stretch variations (2:00) # 4 - Cat / Cows (2:08) # 5 - Runners lunge (2:12) # 6 - Kneeling Hamstring (2:15) # 7 - Pigeon Stretch (2:18) # 8 - Downward dog (2:20) # 9 - Wrist mobility (2:23) # 10 - Splits Attempts # 11 - Back bend variations (2:39) # 12 - Straddle fold variations (5:30) # 13 - Butterfly (5:37) # 14 - Forward fold variations (5:40) # 15 - Squad stretch (5:44) # 16 - Lizard pose (5:50) (I used to do this in yoga, thats the name!) # 17 - Cossack squat (7:15) # 18 - Thoaratic rotations (7:32) # 19 - Thoaratic extention and Lat stretchs (7:35) # 20 - Forward fold with chest stretch (7:41) Thats it!

Finally, a video that shows how difficult it is for the majority of people to do a split. I am not flexible and just turned 53. As you age, flexibility becomes so important because you have stiffness and pains that you never had before. I think it comes from years of not working on flexibility. I am trying to correct that now. I hate stretching too. This is inspiring me to work at it more each day. Your results are impressive. I am sure that you will get that split if you keep at it.

As a former gymnast and coach, I'd say you did great in a 30-day period! Loved the posture realization, that was an excellent (and very visible) point, thank you for making that! I realize this posting was "long ago" now in internet terms, but one thing to note in some of the stretches you showed (which was a tiny bit of your time, I'm sure), is to "relax" into your stretches. I saw a fair bit of "bouncing" during some of the video (like when you are on the yoga blocks)... that's actually keeping the muscles under tension, which is counter to increasing flexibility (under tension, muscles want to "shorten")... a few tips, #1, stretch primarily AFTER doing an activity that has you warmed up/worked out if possible (when blood flow to the muscles is highest, aka muscles are "warmed up"). Stretching beforehand is good for injury prevention, but over time the philosophy has shifted from "static" to "dynamic" stretching when cold (so in those cases, moving within the stretch is encouraged, but that's to get things flowing and loosened up in the muscles and ligaments for performance, not to lengthen/stretch them). #2 as I briefly mentioned, "relax" into the stretches, not just for bouncing, but for "straining" to improve... A few spots I saw in addition to the yoga block splits, the "forward fold" stretch (seated with legs straight out and bending forward), if you want to pull on your feet, you should relax EVERYTHING except your arm, basically from your shoulders back should just be "laying down" with NO tension at all, breathing as if you were simply laying on a pillow relaxing (not easy when folded up like a pretzel, LOL, I know)... when everything is truly relaxed (gravity is your friend) if you want that little extra "pull" then simply lightly hold your feet with hands, and "bend your elbows" (nothing else, to avoid up-chain tension)... let your biceps do any/all work, but leave your core completely unengaged so it doesn't tighten up (shortening the muscles). Same with butterfly stretches, again, no "bouncing" while resting, simply "rest" your legs, if you want to use elbows to press down, simply lean body forward with elbows on thighs and everything else fully relaxed to let gravity take effect. Many stretches are actually easier to have someone assist, for instance again when forward-stretching, if a friend can gently pull your arms forward for you while you totally relax, it's even better than trying to pull yourself down/forward. We often paired up, especially for some things like butterflies and back-bridges, where gravity doesn't work well to help, having a friend gently push down on the knees (for butterflies) or gently lift your shoulders for backbends, allows you to relax into it (it's hard to relax your ab muscles completely, while having to hold yourself in an arch with the rest of your core, LOL) You can take "breaks" during a stretch, for instance hold for 5 seconds, "sit-up and breath" for a breath or two, then resume for another 5 seconds at a time, key thing is just smooth, relaxed, controlled movements, no bouncing. Don't hold any stretch for more than roughly 30 seconds at a time, you can certainly "cycle through" some if you want to do a bit more of a stretch. Love the encouragement of foam rolling! One other thing that can help, in particular with backbends flexibility, if you have a sofa with a well-padded arm (or can lay a pillow across it) or even just off the side of a bed, is use that for lower-half support for a "half" backbend. Lay on the , and slowly slide your shoulders off till your hands can reach the floor (if you can't get that flexible on day one, just slide a little bit off, and let your arms hang limply extended overhead to stretch your shoulders, upper-back, ribcage).... the upper half of the torso is SO much harder to get flexibility in (all the muscles and ligaments in the ribcage, the pecs and other "lifting and pulling" muscles in front, etc fighting/resisting stretching), that any help here can make a big difference. Anyhow, hopefully some tips that may help anyone reading this long after, GREAT JOB!

This is my favorite challenge that you've done. Stretching and flexibility is so underrated!!

she is litterally the result and representation of an active lifestyle she has such great energy and positivity

As a former gymnast I am super impressed with your progress. It takes years for us to get our splits and that’s starting as prepubescent, flexible little kids rather than as adults. You did a great job and it shows in your body! Congrats!

I’ve been a cheerleader for my whole life doing these stretches and more EVERY DAY. It took me over 2 years to get the full splits. That progress in 30 days is INCREDIBLE! P.s. when you’re learning your cartwheel make a trundle with your hands (thumbs and pointer fingers make a triangle, separate hands and spread out your fingers - it helps with hip rotation)

This video made my heart skipped a beat. When I was younger, I was part of a gymnastics group back in my home country. I did it for about 7 years and despite of training every day for about 2 hrs, I was NEVER able to do a full-perfect split. I stopped training at 15 because I couldn’t compete since I wasn’t “good enough” according to my coach. That led to depression and weight gained. Something I still struggle with today. Over the years I would think how different my life and my body would've been if I would've continued training. How much I missed it and why I never came back. Gymnastics was a dream for me. It is the only sport I’ll watch for hours and I do get mixed emotions about not being able to do that anymore. I am so very touched by your video when you said about celebrating the small victories, doing something that you wanted to do for so long and just own it. I am in the worst shape of my life now (hard to believe it after all those years of training) and have some health issues as well. You are really encouraging me today to get up and do some stretches and although I KNOW I won’t be able to make a full split... I will be proud at the end just for moving my body. Thank you Keltie! You are such an inspiration Looking forward to share this journey with you!

Splits or no splits, you’ve spent a month mastering your body, being mindful and connect with yourself on a whole new level! That’s just f*cking amazing! Be super proud of yourself. ❤️

For once a youtuber being real, hats of to you, for not being fake, and producing content thats unrealistic for the audience. We're all proud of your progress, and by you being authentic, you've also given someone hope and encouragement, that they also are not in the struggle alone. So thank you!

I’m actually a dancer and I noticed that you’re doing a “turned in” split (front knee pointed up, back knew pointed down) Depending on the way your body is made, this maybe be more difficult than a turned out split. Just make sure that your turn out is coming from the inner thighs, hips, and booty. You seem to focus on form, so I don’t have any worries with you attempting this. If you have naturally good turn out, your splits will be significantly deeper already

Oh I really hope you can do the training like a gymnast later because that would be so interesting to see. Especially as a former gymnast, to see how quickly an adult can adapt to the physicality of gymnastics

Ive been doing gymnastics/all star cheer for almost my whole life, let me tell you your improvement is amazing!! It took me around a year and a half of intense stretching to get all 3 of my splits down. Please Dont feel bad about not getting your splits keep stretching your really close! My biggest tip for splits that really helped me is practicing overspilts. Basically you put your front leg up on something higher like a couch or bed or stair and do your spilts.

When you said you felt embarrassed that you didn’t get the splits, I’ve been doing calisthenics and Stretching soo much since December so 9months now and it literally took me 8months to get the splits even though I was really flexible and if you look how much more mobility and range of motion you have in the lower back and hamstrings in just only 1 month, it’s crazy and now your lower back is really flexible you’re able to do soo much more exercises whilst being less susceptible to injury. But when I did my journey I was stuck where you were at right now for a good 3months and i found that it’s really important to stretch your hip flexors, groin and all surrounding muscles and try to strengthen yourself in a stretched position , I tried weighted stretching and immediately got the splits after being stuck for what seemed forever, it literally allowed me to get soo much deeper than when I would do PNF but I would get really sore, so I only did it 1-2 times a week.

She thinks she's not flexible because she can't do a split. Gurl...I can't even touch my toes. x'D

i’m a dancer and was so excited for you when i saw the big improvement over 30 days. splits can be tricky but I feel like using blocks can sometimes put emphasis in the wrong area. try working from half splits using a forward stretch head to knee and lateral arm stretches to open up more. then slowly work to extending the back leg til you get to a full split. also headstands are what i’m chasing. Yours was such a win!

I’m a cheerleader and it takes girls so many hours and years to get their splits all the way down I promise you that it takes time 💕💕 keep stretching love

Stretching really does feel SO GOOD it’s hard when you’re not flexible but if you keep stretching it’s like the best feeling ever

i come from ellbats video and she said you made some serious improvements! she also said she had some natural advantage as she was able to do it when she was little and I think the other people who could do it in 30 days had this too maybe!

It’s so interesting because the fascia and muscles hold so many emotions, frustrations and insecurities. The importance of mobility isn’t the act of gaining physical flexibility it’s the ability to be flexible through life and let go of the unnecessary tensions of life!! I hope this inspires everyone to stretch( after being warm of course) because it’s SO much bigger than touching your toes or doing the splits! Congratulations Keltie!

I was a dancer for 15 years of my life and NEVER managed to do a front split!!! I only ever kept my split leg splits by practicing them every single day, just 3 days off is enough for me to lose them again so do not get disheartened!

I was a competitive gymnast and then coached for 15 years. So many people slack-off on flexibility and mobility training. What struck me was that you noticed the small improvements in your body. If you want to see more improvements, try an isometric circuit challenge. I used the books "Building the Gymnastics Body" and "Overcoming Gravity" to structure an isometric circuit and noticed large improvements in how I felt in less than 2 weeks! I started looking at things and thinking, "hey, I want to climb on that!"

I've been doing yoga for 7 years and I've spent the last 6 months attempting the splits. I'm still not 100% there yet and I've been beating myself up about it. This video is so helpful and reminds me that even though I haven't achieved my goal I've still improved so much and benefited my health. You got this 💜💜

Splits or no splits, that’s an amazing improvement in just 1 month. And where would we be if everything would be so easy to achieve? Nothing to look forward to sucks 😊💕.

I stretched everyday for an hour and a half for two months *thanx to quarantine* and I did the splits and crow pose and a head stand! Never give UP!! And I used to have severe back pain due to sitting on the chair working on patients *I’m a dentist* I couldn’t even touch my toes before! U can do anything!! Don’t give up!!

keltie: "why am i crying?" me: ............. why AM I crying??

This was so encouraging to watch! I'm not naturally flexible or strong and did nothing active till I was in my twenties. Definitely felt that when you tried the arm raise against the wall, lol. I started doing aerial arts a few years ago and now at 30 I have a decent square split on my good side, a 4 second handstand, and can easily go to a backbend from standing. It's a slow road for some us, but what you say about enjoying the practice and little victories along the way is so true. Keep it up, Keltie (et al)! Fantastic video, fun personality, and great motivation. Definitely subscribing!

I am so glad you posted this!!! Doing something that doesn’t come naturally, sticking to it, sharing your progress on this kind of a platform, especially when people tend to only show predictable “perfect” outcomes... it’s just very cool of you be encouraging of yourself and others to focus on progress and effort, not perfection! Flexibility will help you so much when you finally get to do your gymnastics training. Keep it up! You are already a bad ass athlete, but I CAN’T WAIT to see how transformative that will be for you. 💪🏻

Hey, I taught yoga for years, and struggled with the splits! Honestly, I made the most progress after reading Body Keeps the Score. It’s a blend of science/ psychology of emotional tension stored in the physical body. It’s not a hippie or spiritual book, I swear. As for your video- It makes sense to cry! You’ve been back bending, which is literally a heart opener. It feels vulnerable but strong to find the confidence to face the world with an open heart. Also (as detailed in the book) hips are a place that women store tons of tension. So you’re unwinding years of your body holding onto it! After reading the book, I learned how to reflect on what non-physical parts of myself were holding me back from physical goals, and it felt like my body unlocked in the most uplifting and transformative way possible. Hope you have time to check it out, and it helps you too! I’m so happy you shared this and totally support your stretchy journey. :) thank you!!

Gymnastics is one of the hardest sports hands down. I was a level 10 gymnast.

"I was the least flexible person you'll ever met" that's cause you never met me lol

I'm currently a competitive gymnast and I really like Anna Mcnultys stretching routines. She has a million stretch routines and they really help me maintain my flexibility.

I resonate with this so much, especially you being vulnerable at the end. I lost about 90 lbs 2 years ago and told myself that I had no more excuses for not attempting the things I've always wanted to do. I started with handstands and basic tumbling and found that I loved it so much that it just became a hobby for me. Every day now I practice / work out and love doing it. I've been able to work my way up to holding a handstand for an entire minute and just last month I did an aerial for the first time in my life, and cried like a baby because I had never been more proud of myself. You go girl! I'd love to watch your updates and journey. This makes me want to sign up for real classes and see just how far I'm able to go.

This is gold. Your progress IS visible. Your generosity in showing your before and after ability demonstrates that this CAN be done, and instructs on what the difference looks like. Your discussion of the “little things you start to notice” is infinitely valuable. I see parallels between the practice of athletic body development and musical instrument skills: it’s about flexibility, control and body awareness, not brute strength, speed or power. And doing a little at a time every day develops awareness of things you don’t even know to be aware of. Your comments about the shoulder/collar bone posture, and about the splits goals are great examples. The split-screen videos of day 1/day 30 are really useful because at first, one could view day 1 and think, “she looks pretty good” but when the two videos are compared, we learn to see a bit of what skilled trainers know how to see - the differences in the motions and positions that come as you develop ease with what you’re doing. Skilled music teachers develop that kind of eye too. I’m writing too much. But, thank you for this video.

I’m proud of you for showing up every day and showing REAL progress. I know you wanted to get to splits in 30 days. You’re like me, you push yourself really hard but the progress you did make was huge. You should be proud of yourself. Congrats!!

just to let you know !! i'm a figure skater, im now going on three years of working on my splits, and i still haven't gotten them consistently and perfectly !! it definitely takes a lot of time, but your progress in just 30 days is amazing ! you'll get them eventually for sure ! this has also inspired me to start stretching properly ,, i always put it off but just seeing how much you were able to progress and hearing all of the ways you felt more positive about your body afterwards was awesome 🥺 thank you so much for sharing !!!

All my life I couldn’t even reach past my knees and I thought “I’m just not flexible” and would try to get flexible but get discouraged and give up. Recently I’ve taken up doing my own physical therapy at home for chronic pain I have, and I’ve come to the point where I can touch the floor and did the first pull ups of my life! Needless to say I sobbed, and my pain is improving so much. Definitely felt you on that

This video made me subscribe. I needed to hear and see this. The small victories do count. I am still learning that. And trying to be easier on myself. Thank you for this❤️

You should do a video with the stretching routine you do daily, that way we can do it along with you!

I'm a beginner yogi and a few days ago I was finally able to hold the Crow pose - super happy and motivated🤸‍♀️

don't worry about the splits!! That forward fold was AMAZING!! As were so many of the others. You'll get to the splits but it in no way negates the importance of what you DID accomplish. Incredible and completely inspiring. THANK you for posting it!

It's actually so motivating to see that someone who's as athletic as you also struggles with flexibility. Thank you so much for posting this video!

"Every day, I'm excited to get up and move." I love that. I totally understand how excited you are in this video and why you felt emotional. Your progress is amazing! Making progress is what makes us happy. Having a goal makes us excited. I've wanted to do the splits ever since I was a child, but I never committed to practising every day - so it never happened. This month though, I practised (almost) every day and I'm closer to the floor than I've ever been before. Yay! Go us! (virtual high-five) xx

It's very relatable that you couldn't do the split in 1 month, most people cannot. You had amazing results for such a short amount of time and should be proud of yourself :).

I love seeing this! Splits is SO body dependent. It took me 8 years of dance when I was a kid to get them practicing daily. Posture improvement is huge! Keep going

I can't tell you how much I needed that pep talk today. Thank you, discovering this channel has been life changing.

I felt the emotion at the end of this video. I think we’ve all been there, berating ourselves. I’ve been running and working out on and off for 25 years so pushing my body to work and perform is how i understand you get results. Its a mindset shift when it comes to flexibility. It took me a year of yoga to do the splits! I still can’t crow! Yoga is about tiny steps forward not pushing your body to the max to get where you want to be. It took me some time to accept that my body is on its on schedule I can’t force it. Now I am kind and patient with my body. And if I am never able to crow that’s ok too.

I honestly love that you didn't let COVID-19 from your goals, truly inspiring Keltie!!!

Don't feel discouraged! I am a former gymnastics coach. For your age and considering you never regularly did splits before this your improvement in one month was huge! The younger you are the faster your flexibility can improve. It's harder the older you get. I think you did amazing! Also great job on your handstands and cartwheels! I have only one tip for you- it's all about good form! Make sure you're pointing those feet and engaging your leg muscles to keep your knee straight! This applies to stretching, handstands and cartwheels! I hope you keep up the good work. I'd love to see your progress with all this 3, 6, 9, and 12 months in!

Dear Keltie, as a former gymnast, I am so impressed by your progress! genetics is a very big part in flexibility, just being an athlete doesn't mean anything! During my whole childhood in gymnastics, I couldn't do the splits. Only when I was 15 and started stretching more, also outside of the gym, I got my splits, after two years of stretching a lot! Now I don't do gymnastics anymore, but I'm still so proud of my splits that I keep stretching them, because I don't wanna lose them! (And lastly: in my 10 years of gymnastics training, I never got my middle splits. Not even close.) Love, Luna

Love this! Stretching is so important for the body and to see someone who is mindful of proper form is refreshing. Also, as a former ballet dancer, seeing you getting into your forward split correctly is awesome. Keep kicking butt, you’re my fitspo currently 💕

I wish you could/would post your whole stretching program. I would love to do this exact routine! I am very tight and I would love to improve my posture😊

it’s rare to come across an athlete that is truly at beginner level flexibility. it makes challenges like this seem possible for those of us that are NOT athletes. i really appreciated this. i’m starting my own journey and i’ll be using some of your tips and words of encouragement along the way. thank you so much!

Yes! The BIGGEST game changer for me learning to do splits was 2 things! Point your front foot and roll it to the outside! Not resting on your front heal puts less direct stretch on those typically tight places of your leg, making it easier to get to the ground. Same with cartwheels, point toes and let them lead you over. Handstands are easier to hold and better structured if you POINT YOUR TOES! Reach with your toes like you are reaching for the sky and let it lift your whole body upward, from your hips, from your belly, from your shoulders! Hope this helps! ❤

I was a gymnast in my childhood and my strength, mobility, and flexibility have stayed with me throughout my adult life. I use these skills in my job (I work manual labor) and my hobbies of yoga and pole dance. A split stretch I really benefit from is what we used to call ‘wiggles.’ In split, place both forearms on either side of your shin (as far as you can go). Then, slowly move your hips from side to side, alternating touching the inside of your hip and your outside glute to the ground, like a seesaw. Use your feet as an axis point and your arms to guide and stabilize you. For middle splits, start in a straddle. Roll forwards through middle split, then forwards to your stomach with closed legs. Repeat forwards and backwards. I hope these help you! Plus they’re super fun. Keep up the good work xx

When you said “I hope this resonates with someone” just know I’m ONE of the many you helped motivate and inspire! I love your personality and spunky, bubbly spirit! You have helped me see how the small steps along the way are the real victories! ❤️

I was a gymnast for 12 years - one of the biggest milestone “tricks” and also low key the hardest things to achieve was the splits - don’t get discouraged! if you truly want them just keep at it and they will come!!

“I immediately texted my boyfriend and my mom, I was like ‘look what I did!’” 😂😂 you sound exactly like me after doing stretches for a week

- "my flexibility is crap" - proceeds to do forward fold and downward facing dog with no problems :D I understand that it's all relative to your starting point and your goals, but lmao XD

im really sad she didnt list all the videos in the discription. i really wanted to do this for myself because her results were so awesome :(

I really appreciate your authenticity and vulnerability (and the strength it took you to be vulnerable!). You got fantastic results...you really looked like a dancer by the end of the month. Thanks for sharing your journey!

like really she's right😄😄😄it feels good to notice the little flexible changes that happen to your body, they just motivate u to go on like they are saying"its just the beginning"

Awww your emotional crying reminded me of how emotional you got when you did your captain marvel video. This was such a great video keltie. I totally understand how happy stretching makes you. Same happens to me to me too.

Hey Keltie! I am a dancer and a big tip for getting the splits in terms of proper form is having your upper body up straight and over your hips as you did using the yoga blocks! Awesome video as always ❤️❤️

As a person who's never been an athlete and has only exercised to maintain a certain size/minimum level of fitness, it's such a relief to see this kind of video. You can be super fit and not be able to do everything. No one is perfect and everyone is on their own personal journey in all respects/aspects of life. What matters is that you're trying.

I'm crying for you because you are such a mensch. Perfect. Thank you for not pushing too far too soon. Continue to have fun. Much love. I've been doing yoga for 6 months now. At 63 and in pain from hip joints I'm trying hard.

As a gymnasts and also in school, I love this video. Always when my friends at school looked at the stuff I did and thought they were easy and I didn't put effort to be better. This video shows that it is not easy. (Also, it took me a whole 6 years to learn the splits so take your time, I suggest that you focus more in doing back stretching exercises especially back band because you really need it in gymnastics and it is easier to see a change) keep going!

OMG the amount your hips opened is insane. I realize now I need to do a stretching challenge, thanks for the inspo!

Yaaay I love this. I am a passionate yogi and it has taught me so much about being compassionate about myself. The poses come with time and every body moves differently. You’re a rockstar ⭐️

Good for you for improving yourself. Just keep on keeping on, and you’ll accomplish whatever you set out to do. I was a couch potato with serious lower back pain for the first 58 years of my life. I started exercising after having a stent put in when I was diagnosed with heart disease. After 6 months of daily walking then hiking, I suddenly realized my back pain was almost non-existent and my resting heart rate was really good. Now I have the energy and stamina to add in strength training and build some muscle (which at 61 is not easy to do). So stick with your goals, put in the effort, and don’t worry about how long it takes to achieve them. You’ll be amazed at what you can do. Thank you for sharing your journey. You are an inspiration!

I LOVED this challenge! Everyone is so caught up on "getting a butt in 2 weeks" and yeah improving their aesthetics and getting stronger is amazing too, but I think improving your mobility is even more important!

I can tell the difference in your movement and posture even while you're stretching at the very end! I was a gymnast and now I'm a dancer and I've got my splits but your forward bend is WAY better than mine! This makes me want to just focus on flexibilityy again!

This really hits home for me, and I'm so glad you posted it. I've been down on myself any time I tried to pick up with exercise again because I used to do ballet, and even though I could never do the splits, I was so much stronger than I am now. I kept letting my own discouraging voice stay louder than any small piece of progress and I quit before I even get a chance to enjoy it or see a change. Thank you for your authenticity, and for sharing these victories with us.

I was literally eating a mr. Goodbar and decided to not finish it and to start the challenge..... thank you and many blessings

Ahhh, the best thing about gymnastics: practicing a certain skill and then you do it! You’re able to do this new thing that you’ve been working on! So satisfying :)

That stretch is lizard pose! I am a yoga teacher and that is one of my favorite poses, great for flexibility ❤️

Thank you for sharing your story/progress and thank you for being vulnerable. I'm stretching for 2 weeks every day now (so I can do the middle-split) and sometimes I'm only focused on the endresult. I see all those people who learned the split in one month and that makes me insecure. But like you said, it's the small changes and improvements that make this journey so beautiful. I'm proud of you too (even if it's almost two years later). Thank you for being so real. It feels nice that I can relate to someone

You did great! Feel proud of your self. Thanks for sharing, really encourage me to try to do stretching again and be able to do what I use to do many many years ago. Big hug

Great video. Thanks for making it

I'm going to start this challenge today now! I love how vulnerable you are about this journey. I have never been able to do a cart wheel, splitz or headstand and I have always wanted to do this!

I realize that this is an old video but it just showed up in my recommendations and I couldn't not say something. I'm actually teary-eyed right now and I cannot thank you enough for deciding to post this video. I am not a person who does sports a lot but I've always been somewhat fit. I swam 3 times a week in my teens for a few years and that gave me a good muscle mass to keep up somewhat into my 20s. I also started latin dance lessons in university, and now that I am part of the advanced group rather than the casual, we do a lot of warm ups, stretching, cardio and the like. Dances like jive take a lot out of you. So nowadays I am pretty athletic (Covid has done its best to throw a wrench in that, but I'm working on it). The one trouble I've always had has been my flexibility and it is giving me a lot of grief in my dance lessons. I do more stretches than most people in my group but still seem to be the least flexible. It doesn't help that I am weirdly over-flexible in some parts of my body, while my leg flexibility is just horrible. Sometimes my teacher thinks I am not putting in enough effort or makes a joking comment about my posture. I laugh it off, but it hurts to hear on some days. I've tried so many challenges before but lose my motivation quickly when I can't keep up with the deep stretches, or can't get the results that are being shown. It made me wonder if I was doing something wrong, or whether there was something wrong with my joints. I know that part of it is genetics, I know that everyone is different. But sometimes logic takes a backseat while you wonder why you can't get the results you wish for. It is so motivating to see someone who also struggles. That you kept going strong for 30 days despite that. That even though you didn't get your splits, you do feel better and more confident in yourself. That you are determined and will keep going for however long it takes. I could relate to your words so much, and I am glad I watched this video. I really needed to hear this. Again, thanks for posting this video. I hope you rock all those splits and cartwheels and cool yoga poses you want, someday very soon. ❤

The fact that you didn't nailed the split and talked so openly about it made me love this video so much. Thank you for sharing that with us. You are amazing. And right. Every body tells a story and what counts is the journey.

So so so excited for this video! And also so obsessed with that green outfit matching your pretty eyes 😍

I've been a dancer my whole life, but never was flexible when I was little. At 16 I decided to stretch for an hour every day for 2 months because I knew I wanted to be a professional dancer and I'd need to be flexible. I got my right and left splits in 2 months, but I have NEVER been able to do centre splits. I think my hips just aren't built in that way.

This is amazing! I started my own stretching challenge at the beginning of quarantine and though mine isn't as rigorous as yours, it's made me so aware of my body and how wrong I've been sitting, standing and even walking.. Your body is a machine and every cog is connected. When one bit isn't utilised as it should be, it gets rusty. I'm very active and even I was shocked at the tension I was feeling while stretching in certain positions. After a couple months, I feel like I know my body more and it's easier to love myself because my body doesn't feel like a stranger and the progress makes me happy. This is definitely something I recommend for everyone regardless of your fitness level.

I was a dancer when i was in middle school and I had to practice for the splists for 3 years till it went all the way down without it being painful/uncomfortable. Everyones flexibility is different. Just keep being consistent with it! You-1re doing great! :D

It took me YEARS to get all my splits down you did absolutely amazing!

You definitely look like a ballerina six minutes in! And don’t worry, I’ve lost my flexibility three times and am working again to regain it. When I started ballet, I could not even touch my toes. At all. So happy for your little milestones and increased ease of movement!!! In your comparison video, you look like a completely different person. I am so, so proud of you 💚

I did gymnastics in high school and I could never do the splits honestly wasn’t really flexible I was more into the power events like bars and vault. You can see a huge improvement! Good job!

yo, your progress, for an adult, is insane in a month's time. The human body is the most pliable in it's youth, so for someone to attempt to get their splits in a month is amazing. Fun facts that could potential help, the higher internal body temperature you achieve, the more pliable your muscles become (aka, the hotter you are the easier it is to stretch). That will help you achieve flexibility faster. (my creds are I'm a former Athletic Gymnast, a yogi, and a current competitive gymnastics coach)

Omg you improved so much!! Stretching is tough! And keeping up with stretching every day is even tougher! Thank you for inspiring me to create a fitness goal for myself to focus on. I haven’t been setting any specific fitness goals for myself in a while because I’ve been in a rut. But this video has reminded me how much I love fitness, movement, and staying active and how much I miss working towards a goal! And you’re so right, it is the little moments and the little milestones that make the BIG difference. Thank you for inspiring me again 🥺❤️ I’m gonna go set a goal for myself for the next month and work towards it- maybe I’ll start off with a flexibility & mobility challenge!

Love how real this video is! I've seen so many "get the splits in 30 days videos", this was a nice change of pace to see someone who is fit need more time to get the splits, which is completely reasonable!

I am 53 and after watching this, I am going to start making stretching a part of my daily routine. Thank you for showing your rawness and vulnerability. You are an incredible woman with such a bright loving soul.

Awwww Amiga I’m proud to see your enthusiasm to try!!!! When I was going through this in my teens my goal was to join the dance team for the high school team. One move which helped me was Barbie sit stretches. This is when you sit on the floor, legs stretched out far apart in a V shape and bending to touch your forehead on your knee without bouncing. That is the key! Do not bounce - you stretch out for a couple of seconds then sit back up. You’ll do the same between your legs and then switch to the other leg. When you can do this effortlessly without pain you’ll be able to split BOTH WAYS! Also you’ll know you are limber when you’re standing up to bend your body and touch your forehead on your knees without pain and effortlessly. Stretching muscles took me time however I was determined and yes yes yes I made the team for my high school years! Best time of my life!!!!! It kept me eager to keep my grades up joining the honor roll so I could dance! Glad to see your determination :) Bravooooo!!!!

Keltie this is phenomenal! I'm a professional dancer and yogi and girl, GIRL, your progress is AMAZING! It's not just about flexibility, but also mobility and you excelled in improving both! A few things: 1. That green on you? Obsessed, in love with it, you are glowing. 2. Have you looked into Lastics for stretching? If you are looking for another "game changer" I'd recommend checking it out, such a safe and helpful technique for increasing flexibility. 3. Keep working on this. Keep continuing the lines you are creating with your flexibility whether it be not craning your neck to look up when stretching (complete the line of your back to get more progress) or pointing your toes and straightening your knees. I say this because your improvement is seriously unbelievable and if you keep going at this rate you won't just be getting the splits, you will be keeping the splits. You are creating flexibility that will stay, keep working! Thank you for posting these videos, you are always a light added to my day!

Wow this just caught me at a point where I heavily reduced my working out during Corona and I feel like stretching is exactly what I could give to my body right now. Especially with how your posture improved! Thank you for this inspiration!!!

Keltie, I'm rather new to your channel, and you have inspired me so much to take my fitness to a new level. I've never been able to do splits, and I'm not that flexible. I love how real you are in this video, and you didn't bullshit your way through it. YOU ARE AMAZING!

im a competitive gymnastics coach and ex gymnast. I have never seen any athlete who is not flexible get their splits in a month it is a journey with so many variations of heights and stretches to get splits same as any big skill- it takes time! You are doing amazing your progress is becoming perfection! Some gymnasts can honestly never do the splits- athletes in gymnastics are the same as any other sport they all have their strengths. Some gymnasts are strong, some are flexible some are powerful some are all arounds.

This was fun to watching and a few months after dislocated my knee doing the splits I was scared to try again. This was pure motivation to get back to that level of flexibility🤞🏾💕💕