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Should You Stretch Before Exercising?
posted Apr 17, 2018, 3:52 AM by Todd Benderson [ updated Apr 17, 2018, 3:52 AM ]
In the past, we were taught that before exercising or playing sports, we first
needed to stretch.
Image source: running.competitor.com
That notion has since been debunked by research, most notably by a U.S.
Centers of Disease Control and Prevention study back in 2004. It was
determined that stretching before exercise did not prevent injuries that are
supposed to be caused by the workout.
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- 1. Todd Benderson HOME ABOUT BLOG A LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF CROSSFIT TRAINING BE STRONGER, FASTER, AND LEANER BY CONSUMING EGGS BOOST YOUR LEG POWER THROUGH PLYOMETRICS IS DAIRY BAD FOR THE SKIN? SHOULD YOU STRETCH BEFORE EXERCISING? THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR HOURS OF SLEEP TRICKS THAT HELP YOU EAT HEALTHY WITHOUT EVEN TRYING HARD WORKOUT SAFETY REMINDERS FOR ALL OF YOU CLEAN EATING CONTACT SITEMAP Blog > Should You Stretch Before Exercising? posted Apr 17, 2018, 3:52 AM by Todd Benderson [ updated Apr 17, 2018, 3:52 AM ] In the past, we were taught that before exercising or playing sports, we first needed to stretch. Image source: running.competitor.com That notion has since been debunked by research, most notably by a U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention study back in 2004. It was determined that stretching before exercise did not prevent injuries that are supposed to be caused by the workout. Search this site
- 2. TWITTER LINKEDIN PINTEREST The type of stretching that was highlighted in this report, and plenty other studies, is static stretching. It is the act of holding a lengthened muscle and sustaining the position for around 20 seconds or more. Static stretching not only has close to zero benefits in exercise or workouts, it can also decrease the generation of power in muscles and negatively affect performance. Those who do prefer to stretch before exercising should consider performing dynamic stretching instead. It involves continuous movements, covers different ranges of motion simultaneously, and targets multiple muscles. It can strengthen not just the muscles, but also the connective tissues behind the muscles. Experts also recommend doing dynamic stretching not just before exercising or playing. It could also be performed after a workout, because during this time, muscles are warm, and thus, more elastic. Dynamic stretching every once in a while during the day can also benefit the body and one’s overall well-being. Image source: womenshealthmag.co.uk Todd Benderson here, a fitness enthusiast and clean living advocate. For similar articles, be sure to follow me on Twitter.
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