Being able to do the splits is a remarkable feat ... You can't rush into a full split on day one. “You have to think about the fact that your muscles are elastic in nature, so if you stretch ...

To do the splits, you'll need to consistently stretch your hamstrings, hip flexors, and glutes. Stretches for the splits include the butterfly, piriformis, and kneeling hip flexor stretch.

If you've been hitting back squats hard, it may be time to introduce a different exercise: the Bulgarian split squat.

And unlike glam near-neighbour Dubrovnik, Split is eminently affordable. Everyone begins the day on the Riva, the palm-fringed, pedestrianised walkway lined with cafe terraces overlooking the ...