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

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   The best cool down exercises after workout with pictures for a full-body stretcg. Stretch your neck, back, shoulders, triceps, glutes, hamstrings and calves. 22 cool-down stretches that will help ...

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

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   For example, a well-cited August 2003 study showed evidence of static stretching for warm-ups worsening muscle performance, while a November 2019 review found the opposite, with static stretches ...

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. 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. Interval training - Wikipedia

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   Some interval running exercises include pyramid intervals, hill repeats, and staircase intervals. [ citation needed ] Soichi Sakamoto , who coached the University of Hawaii, was an early advocate of interval training for his competitive swimmers, and Indiana Coach James Counsilman , who had a Doctorate in Exercise Physiology was highly ...

7. Stop Doing Static Stretches. Try This 5-Minute Warmup Instead.

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   Static stretching isn't an effective way to warm up for your workout routines. Try this five-minute warmup to be better prepared for exercise.

8. Delayed onset muscle soreness - Wikipedia

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   Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is the pain and stiffness felt in muscles after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise. The soreness is felt most strongly 24 to 72 hours after the exercise. [1] [2]: 63 It is thought to be caused by eccentric (lengthening) exercise, which causes small-scale damage (microtrauma) to the muscle fibers. After such ...

9. 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 ...