Stretching before exercise is important to prevent injury. Gentle stretches should be performed for 5-7 minutes to warm up muscles and increase flexibility. When stretching, movements should be slow and relaxed without bouncing, which can strain muscles instead of stretching them safely. Stretching helps prepare the body for exercise by loosening muscles and increasing blood flow.

1. STRETCHINGThe importance of stretching before we exerciseBASSAM FARASHAFriday, 8.4.2011

2. Class :Grade 9Sex :MaleLocation :ClassTime :10-15minutes

3. What is the purpose of stretching or warming up?Not to get hurt when you exercise

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9. WARM-UPS, consisting of stretching and flexibility exercises should be performed for a minimum of 5-7 minutes before aerobic exercise.

11. The right way to stretch is slow and relaxed. DO NOT BOUNCE. This can actually cause you to pull the muscle you are trying to stretch.

17. References:www.righthealth.com/Exercisewww.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/stretcheswww.shapefit.com/stretching-exercises-guides.html

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