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  2. Are you stretching correctly? Fitness experts break down what ...

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    Static stretches are best after a workout to get the body back to a state of rest, Houlin said. Cooldowns after high-intensity activity helps gradually bring the heart rate, body temperature and ...

  3. 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 ...

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

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    After exercise, “light stretching is OK, as long as you don't reach a point where you're feeling pain,” Behm said. Since your muscles will be warm by that point, overdoing it makes you more ...

  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. 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.

  7. 10 Best Expert Fitness Tips To Manage Chronic Pain - AOL

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    Performing static stretches after a workout prevents muscles from becoming overly tight or stiff." 8. Be consistent. Shutterstock. Being consistent with your efforts is crucial no matter your goal ...

  8. Warming up - Wikipedia

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    Stretching is part of some warm-up routines, although a study in 2013 indicates that it weakens muscles in that situation. [1] There are 3 types of stretches: ballistic, dynamic, and static: Ballistic Stretches involve bouncing or jerking. It is purported to help extending limbs during exercise, promoting agility and flexibility.

  9. Should You Stretch Before or After Your Workout? - AOL

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    You should stretch when you exercise—but when? Here's the answer to the question of before or after your workout, and more you need to know about stretching.