General tips from Tendu:
• Please check with your dance teacher, doctor, or health professional before stretching if you have an injury or previous injury before commencing exercises.
• Place the stopper strap over the door you will use, with the stopper on the other side of the door. Close the door firmly.
• Test the apparatus in your door without applying full weight- does your door stay firmly shut when you pull on the band? (you may want to lock it)
• Only stretch when muscles are warm
• Feel no pain- only stretch to the point of mild tension, not to pain. Once your muscle eases, you can stretch a little further.
• Hold the stretch for 10-30 seconds. Don’t bounce!
• Pay attention to the posture in the rest of your body
• Always progress gradually to stretch further each week- flexibility changes slowly. Stop if painful beyond the normal stretch sensation
• Focus on the muscle you are stretching
• Breathe normally during each stretch
• Practice often

Tendu exercise bands come in various strengths to help improve strength.

Gaynor Minden Flexibilty Band

Turnboard by Ballet is Fun

Tendu Foot Massager

Gaynor Minden Dancers Dozen

Tendu Yoga Block

Tendu Stretch Loop - One Size

Tendu Set massage balls

Tendu Balance Board