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

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   Active static stretches involve working a muscle while using other muscles to hold the stretch, Houlin said, such as lifting a leg in front of you using leg and core strength.

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

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   Follow that with some static stretching, the traditional way of reaching and holding a position (think back to that gym class). ... Just make sure to start with a small amount of weight to warm up ...

4. 'As I Trainer, I Swear By These Stretches To Keep My ... - AOL

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   Keep in mind that static stretching before exercise can increase your risk of injury, says Roser. ... For a dynamic version of this stretch, alternate between lifting your arm towards the ceiling ...

5. Strength training - Wikipedia

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   A warm-up may include cardiovascular activity such as light stationary biking (a "pulse raiser"), flexibility and joint mobility exercises, static and/or dynamic stretching, "passive warm up" such as applying heat pads or taking a hot shower, and workout-specific warm up, [8] such as rehearsal of the intended exercise with no weights or light ...

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

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   Dynamic vs. static stretching Dynamic stretching is meant to warm up the body for exercise . Static stretching is intended to cool down the body post-workout or relieve tension throughout the day.

8. Cooling down - Wikipedia

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   Static stretching. Static stretching is the appropriate form of stretching to aid in the cooling down procedure. It aids in decreasing the body's temperature, removing lactic acid from the muscles and increasing flexibility. [5] Each stretch should be held for a minimum of 10–20 seconds and stretched to the point of mild discomfort but not ...

9. Stretching: expert explains how best to do it before and ...

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