it is preferably better to stretch before you work out rather than after working out because your muscles need to be warmed up so you'll not feel uneasy working out. also stretching before working out can minimize the excessive working of the muscles.
It is important to stretch before hip-hop because if you don't stretch, you have a better chance of getting injured. It is also important to stretch because if your body is not warmed up before you start to move, it is harder to learn choreography.
You should always stretch before working out. Failing to stretch properly before a workout will result in injuries. Shin splints are a common injury for runners and they are frequently a result of not properly stretching out. "Mountain climber" exercises are a great way to improve agility and speed.
you can warm up by jogging a few laps and stretch before working out it will get your blood going and loosen you up.
It sounds like you might need to stretch before working out. If you do stretch, it might not be enough. There is also a possibility that you tore something. Best go see a doctor.
Yes and it is also better to stretch after you run as well. It helps the lactic acid in your body to go through your legs, so you won't be so sore.
First, You wouldn't want to pull a muscle or get a cramp... Stretching usually prevents that from happening.Second, Warming up is considered stretching. So i changed the Question from "Do you always stretch before warming up?" to Do you always stretch before Working out Playing Sports etc.?If anybody is wondering.
It is important to stretch before and after you exercise because if you dont you will get sore after.
no you actually grow about 2 inches if you stretch before you go to bed.
There is nothing wrong with a good stretch before sleeping. I rather enjoy it myself.
When working out, you stretch the muscle and break it down. Then by adding protein and amino acids the muscle will repair it self stronger than before.
Use proper form and if something hurts, stop doing what you're doing. Warm up and cool down. Stretch before and after.
When you are playing foot ball then you're coach tells you to stretch before the game begins....and that is how you stretch.