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

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   When you are standing, walking, or running, your glutes are utilized to stabilize your lower back.” ... “Longer, static stretches for the gluteal group can be performed after exercise in order ...

4. You Should Hold These Yoga Stretches For 30 Seconds—Here's Why

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   Whether your hamstrings are sore after a run or your lower back is tight from sitting at your desk all day, pulling out a mat—and setting aside less than 20 minutes—could give your muscles and ...

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

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   RELATED: I Tried 3 Pairs of Brooks Running Shoes&One Beats the Rest by a Mile. 2. Reap the benefits of heat therapy. ... Performing static stretches after a workout prevents muscles from becoming ...

7. 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.

8. 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]

9. 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 ...