# Unbelievably Extreme Contortionists Zlata can Squeeze Herself into the Smallest of Boxes By manzil | Published 2010-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zlata References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1327681/Contortionist-Zlata-reveals-amazing-flexibility-series-impossible-poses.html) As we know gymnasts have very flexible bodies, but the former Russian gymnast Zlata is very different from other performers. The 24-year-old gymnast is so pliable that she can fit herself into a [50cm box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxed-collection) comfortably. With the ability to bend herself backwards at a ninety degree angle, Zlata has become one of the world's most extreme contortionists. Zlata has abnormally [flexible tendons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretchable-display) that allow her to bend into unbelievably extreme positions like the ones shown in the featured video. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Extreme Contortionists:** Opportunity for innovative performances and acts in the entertainment industry. - **Flexible Bodies:** Potential for advancements in human physiology and healthcare industries. - **Unbelievable Flexibility:** Opportunity to develop new fitness and exercise techniques in the wellness industry. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Chance to create unique and captivating shows featuring extreme contortionists. - **Healthcare:** Potential for research and development in understanding and manipulating human flexibility. - **Wellness:** Opportunity to introduce new flexibility training methods and products for fitness enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Body Stretching Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castleflexx.md) - [Daring Gymnast Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrill-seeker-mega-lift-mascara.md) - [Compact Fitness Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottagono.md) - [Modular Home Fitness Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trus-box.md) - [Malleable Construction Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delione-flexn-fresh-container.md) - [Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-rubiks-cube.md) - [Superhuman Exoskeleton Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletonics.md) - [20-in-One Workout Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitgo-crawler.md) - [Bio-Material Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinkeez.md)