Latex split training

Training Something I Never Really Mastered

Raymond wanted a more sporty shoot this time, so I decided to make it useful as well. I put on latex, stepped into the split trainer he bought, and gave something another chance that has never been one of my strongest skills. I can do a lot with balance and pointe work, but splits were always a different story.

Progress Is Not Always Elegant

The machine makes the whole thing look rather serious, but using it is basically a negotiation with your own flexibility. A little further, stop, breathe, adjust, try again. Ballet teaches you discipline, but it also teaches you very quickly where your body sets limits. Sometimes improvement begins exactly there.

Maybe I Can Still Get Better

I am not expecting miracles, and I am definitely not turning into a contortionist overnight. But that is also what makes this interesting. There are still things I can improve, even after all those years of dancing. Maybe this trainer will become part of my routine. Maybe I will finally get that split. At least now I have no excuse not to try.