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

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   In fact, static stretching was associated with parasympathetic (or, “rest and digest”) nervous system activity, an older study in the American Journal of Sports Science and Medicine found.

3. 10 Best Flexibility Exercises To Stay Active & Mobile ... - AOL

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   In this article, I give you a few of my favorite flexibility exercises to stay active and mobile, ranging from well-known static stretches focusing on flexibility to dynamic movements empowering ...

4. 10 Best Expert Fitness Tips To Manage Chronic Pain - AOL

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   Performing static stretches after a workout prevents muscles from becoming overly tight or stiff." 8. Be consistent. ... People. Kenny Loggins recalls Stevie Nicks' offer that led to 'my ...

5. 22 cool-down stretches that will help prevent soreness after ...

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   But when your workout is complete, holding static stretches is the best way to release tension in the muscles and help the body recover. An effective cool-down period should last between 5 and 10 ...

6. 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 ...

7. Denise Austin Reveals ‘Number 1’ Move for Staying ‘Flexible ...

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   Denise Austin shares her “number one” stretch for women over 50 with Prevention.. The fitness pro says that focusing on your hamstrings is the key to staying “healthy and flexible.”

8. 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 ...

9. A secret to longevity: mobility. Here are 5 simple stretches ...

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   Maintain mobility into your golden years with these 5 expert-approved stretches to do every day. (Image: Getty.) (Mikolette via Getty Images)