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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. 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. 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 ...

5. 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)

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. 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. Foot gymnastics - Wikipedia

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   Foot gymnastics are games and exercises intended to strengthen the muscles of legs and feet, improve the motion sequences of walking and sports, support therapy of varicose veins [citation needed] and dorsal pain. Such activities are recommended to improve flat feet especially of children [1] and the gait performance of older adults. [2]

9. A Physical Therapist Wants You to Know These Dynamic ... - AOL

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   Static stretches typically involve holding a position for a length of time, Germano says, whereas during dynamic stretches, you quickly hit the stretched position, move out of it, then repeat.