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  2. 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 ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. 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.

  5. Nerve glide - Wikipedia

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    Nerve glide intervention is found to be slightly more effective than static stretching. The absolute static nerve extensibility was five times greater than the static stretching. While nerve gliding enhances the ability of the hamstring to stretch, the static stretch is more effective in terms of stress relaxation. Unlike static stretching ...

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

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  7. Active stretching - Wikipedia

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    Active stretching stimulates and prepares muscles for use during exercise. Active stretches not only stretch the muscles and tissues, but prepares the muscles for the action by activating and warming them up or a stretch that requires you to retain a posture without any help other than the strength of your agonist's muscles is known as an ...

  8. Skipping rope - Wikipedia

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    Rope skipping is commonly performed as an exercise or recreational activity. It is noted as having a beneficial effect on health. Sports organisations exist supporting rope skipping as a competitive sport. Often separated by sex and age, events include hundreds of competitive teams around the world.

  9. Static (DC Comics) - Wikipedia

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    Static appears in DC Universe Online as part of the Lightning Strikes DLC. This version is a member of the Teen Titans. [49] [50] Static appears as a downloadable playable character in the mobile version of Injustice: Gods Among Us. Static was intended to appear as a playable character in Injustice 2 before ultimately being cut. [51]