Goal and Plan

I know I said in class that my goal would be to make it to the gym for at least an hour, at least 3 times a week...but I would like to refocus this a bit.  I definitely would like to get back in to a regular workout schedule (at least 3 times a week) but my new goal will be to improve my flexibility.  I used to be active in dance/cheer/yoga but over the past couple years have become more of a traditional gym-goer (treadmill, weights, etc.), exercising without stretching well.  So recently I was doing yoga on Wii Fit *really fun, by the way* and found my flexibility has significantly decreased which has made me feel both old and out of shape.  Specifically, I would like to comfortably sit in the splits (right leg, left leg, and center) as well as exceed my old limits by being able to do a heel stretch, scale and scorpion (see pictures below).  Though there may not be any real benefits to being able to do the splits or any of the other things I listed, I have read that flexibility can aid in daily performance, balance, circulation, posture, and relieving stress.  

My plan of action will be to stretch for at least 10 minutes three times a week, after each work out for the first 4 weeks.  I will stretch for each of the goal positions and especially the muscles I worked out that day in the gym.  After 4 weeks I will add another day, stretching at least 15 minutes (after a workout).  After 8 weeks I will try to add another day so that I am stretching/working out at least 5 days a week.  At the end of 16 weeks I hope to be in great shape and more flexible than ever. :)