Reaching the floor is a goal many people set and few stick with long enough to reach. However you got here, it’s worth taking a moment to notice. The next question is what to do with it.

Keep what you’ve built

A short routine, two or three times a week, can help you hold on to your range. A couple of 30-second videos from the VIDA library can be enough on busy weeks. You don’t need to keep training as if you were still working towards the goal.

Add strength to your flexibility

Flexibility and strength work best together. Now that you have more range, building strength through it can help you control it and use it in everyday life. VIDA’s Hold a steady plank goal is one option. It builds the deep muscles around your middle, which work alongside your hips and legs when you bend and lift.

Keep moving through the day

If you spend long periods sitting, the Move more goal could suit you. Regular movement breaks help you use your range across the day, and research suggests staying active helps you keep flexibility once you have it.

Try something new

Some people find their new range opens up other activities they enjoy, like yoga, pilates or a new sport. You don’t need to change anything, but if you’ve been curious, now might be a good time to try.

Check in now and then

Every so often, you could reach for your toes and see how it feels. If it’s getting harder, that’s a sign to bring a few more stretches back into your week. Your range is still there to build on.

What to take away

• A short routine a few times a week can help keep your range.
• Adding strength helps you control and use your flexibility.
• Other VIDA goals, like Hold a steady plank or Move more, are good next steps.
• Check in on your toe touch from time to time.

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