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2. Are you stretching correctly? Fitness experts break down what ...

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   Researchers have produced conflicting results when it comes to the best pre-workout stretch. For example, a well-cited August 2003 study showed evidence of static stretching for warm-ups worsening ...

3. This is the 1 type of stretch you should do before every workout

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   Dynamic stretching is best to warm up before a workout to increase blood flow, reduce injury risk and increase flexibility. 5 examples of dynamic stretches. This is the 1 type of stretch you ...

4. Should you stretch before exercise? After? Never? Here ... - AOL

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   Just make sure to start with a small amount of weight to warm up and then add more to train. ... Different studies over the years have either encouraged or discouraged stretching before exercise ...

5. Should You Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights? - AOL

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   Photo: Shutterstock. Design: Eat This, Not That!When it comes to structuring your workout routine, the order in which you perform cardio and weightlifting can significantly impact your results ...

6. Stretching - Wikipedia

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   Although static stretching is part of some warm-up routines, pre-exercise static stretching usually reduces an individual's overall muscular strength and maximal performance, regardless of an individual's age, sex, or training status. [8] For this reason, an active dynamic warm-up is recommended before exercise in place of static stretching.

7. The Morning Stretch Routine Physical Therapists Wish ... - AOL

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   Here, find a morning stretch routine recommended by physical therapists, including moves like the cat-cow, figure-4 stretch, and more.

8. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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   The deadlift is performed by lifting a weight off of the floor until fully upright. This is a compound exercise that also involves the glutes, lower back, lats, trapezius (upper back), and, to a lesser extent, the quadriceps and the calves. Lifting belts are often used to help support the lower back.

9. Strength training - Wikipedia

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   Weight training is commonly perceived as anaerobic exercise, because one of the more common goals is to increase strength by lifting heavy weights. Other goals such as rehabilitation, weight loss, body shaping, and bodybuilding often use lower weights, adding aerobic character to the exercise.