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2. 22 cool-down stretches that will help prevent soreness after ...

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   Best cool-down exercises When warming up before a workout, we focus on dynamic, or moving, stretches . But when your workout is complete, holding static stretches is the best way to release ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. These Are The 30 Moves You Need To Stretch Your Entire Body - AOL

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   Upper-Body Stretches: Neck, Shoulders, Upper Back, Pecs, Arms, Chest. The upper body is where many people store tension and stress. “Our world and most of the activities we are participating in ...

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. Isometric exercise - Wikipedia

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   An isometric exercise is an exercise involving the static contraction of a muscle without any visible movement in the angle of the joint. The term "isometric" combines the Greek words isos (equal) and -metria (measuring), meaning that in these exercises the length of the muscle and the angle of the joint do not change, though contraction ...

8. 5 Cooldown Exercises to Ease Tight Muscles After a Ride

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   Doing cool down exercises after a ride can help to kickstart recovery and east tight muscles from your time in the saddle. Here are the best moves to turn to.

9. Aerobics Oz Style - Wikipedia

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   The format remained consistent throughout its run. Each show was 30 minutes divided into four segments, one of warmup exercises, two main exercise segments, and a stretch/cool-down segment. One instructor leads the exercises, with four demonstrators following to the side and behind.