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

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   Then, over the years, we were told it was better to stretch after exercise. Stretching can help make you more flexible, improve range of motion in your joints — and feel good.

4. Dynamic Stretching Vs. Static Stretching: Health Benefits - AOL

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   Dynamic stretches are done to warm up before a workout and static stretches are done to cool down. Stretching reduces injury risk, relieves sore muscles and increases flexibility.

5. 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.

6. Warming up - Wikipedia

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   Stretching is part of some warm-up routines, although a study in 2013 indicates that it weakens muscles in that situation. [1] There are 3 types of stretches: ballistic, dynamic, and static: Ballistic Stretches involve bouncing or jerking. It is purported to help extending limbs during exercise, promoting agility and flexibility.

7. '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. So, if you’re stretching as part of your warmup, we recommend sticking to the dynamic stretches ...

8. Flexibility (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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   In the past it was the practice to undertake static stretching before exercise. Dynamic stretching increases range of movement, blood and oxygen flow to soft tissues prior to exertion. Increasingly, coaches and sports trainers are aware of the role in dynamic stretching in improving performance and reducing the risk of injury.

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

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   Static stretching is intended to cool down the body post-workout or relieve tension throughout the day. What is dynamic stretching? The purpose of dynamic stretching is to warm up the body before ...