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

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   Static stretches are best after a workout to get the body back to a state of rest, Houlin said. Cooldowns after high-intensity activity helps gradually bring the heart rate, body temperature and ...

3. 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 ...

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

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   With each static stretch hold, go a little further than the rep before, Yu recommends. For instance, if you’re repeating a stretch three times, she advises hitting a six out of 10 in terms of ...

5. Stretching - Wikipedia

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   Chronic static stretching was shown to increase range of motion of Dorsiflexion or bringing one's foot closer to their shin by an average of 5.17 degrees in healthy individuals versus 3.77 degrees when solely using ballistic stretching. [3] While static stretching is shown to decrease power and speed in higher level athletes, when it comes to ...

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. Outline of exercise - Wikipedia

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   Bend and reach (back and legs stretch) High jump (full body stretch) Rower (back, upper legs and abdomen) ... Static stretching. Passive stretching; Specialized ...

8. You Should Hold These Yoga Stretches For 30 Seconds—Here's Why

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   The main goal of any type of static stretching (holding one position) is to stay in it long enough for your brain to send a message to your muscles that it's okay to loosen up. It takes at least ...

9. Warming up - Wikipedia

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   A group of High School girls performing a ballistic stretch in a Physical Education session. 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.