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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. 10 Best Expert Fitness Tips To Manage Chronic Pain - AOL

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   Incorporate assisted stretching." Keep in mind that it's essential to check in with a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise program—especially if you're dealing with chronic pain.

4. A Physical Therapist Shares Glute Stretches to Relieve ... - AOL

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   “Longer, static stretches for the gluteal group can be performed after exercise in order to work on muscle relaxation, enhance recovery, and improve general range of motion.” Glute stretches ...

5. 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 ...

6. 5 Cooldown Exercises to Ease Tight Muscles After a Ride

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   Doing cool down exercises after a ride can help to kickstart recovery and east tight muscles from your time in the saddle. Here are the best moves to turn to.

7. Warming up - Wikipedia

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   Static Stretches involve flexing the muscles. This may help preventing injury and permit greater flexibility and agility. Note that static stretching for too long may weaken the muscles. [1] [2] Dynamic Stretching involves moving the body part in the desired way until reaching the full range of motion, to improve performance. [3]

8. 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.

9. Denise Austin Reveals ‘Number 1’ Move for Staying ‘Flexible ...

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   After Austin completes a sweat session, she performs static stretches to help increase mobility and get a deeper stretch. “I hold the stretches for 20 seconds,” she explains.