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  2. Stretching - Wikipedia

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    Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon (or muscle group) is deliberately expanded and flexed in order to improve the muscle's ...

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

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    Behm says one minute is “the magic number” for how long to do static stretching per muscle group without fatigue. Expand your definition of 'stretching' Should you always stretch before ...

  4. Active stretching - Wikipedia

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    Active stretching eliminates force and its adverse effects from stretching procedures or it can also be defined as 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 active stretch. Active stretching stimulates and prepares muscles for use during exercise.

  5. 10 Science-Backed Benefits of Stretching (and How to ... - AOL

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    There are many benefits of stretching before physical activity, including increased flexibility and range of motion, while preventing injuries. Learn more.

  6. This is the 1 type of stretch you should do before ... - AOL

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    Dynamic stretching is best to warm up before a workout to increase blood flow, reduce injury risk and increase flexibility. 5 examples of dynamic stretches. This is the 1 type of stretch you ...

  7. Stretch reflex - Wikipedia

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    The stretch reflex (myotatic reflex), or more accurately "muscle stretch reflex", is a muscle contraction in response to stretching a muscle. The function of the reflex is generally thought to be maintaining the muscle at a constant length but the response is often coordinated across multiple muscles and even joints. [ 1 ]

  8. Warming up - Wikipedia

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    'Warming up' is a part of stretching and preparation for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand, usually undertaken before a performance or practice. Athletes, singers, actors and others warm up before stressing their muscles.

  9. Dynamic stretching, which is characterized as stretches held for less than 30 seconds and commonly known as mobility training, is the primary type of stretching I use in my work and recommend in ...