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so you don't tear ur muscles
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What is the MOST common myth regarding the benefits of stretching?
There are many myths regarding stretching before exercising. However, the most common myth is that stretching prevents injury during exercise.
What are the importance of stretching?
Static stretching (stationary stretches) is important after exercise to prevent cramping and tightness in muscles that can develop into muscle tears and strains later on. Before exercise static stretching should be kept to a minimum as it limits power from the muscles. Dynamic stretches should be used before exercise to prevent injury and properly warm up the body. Generally stretching is important because it prevents injury during and after exercise.
How is stretching good for you?
stretching before exercise is very good,although to much of a good thing is bad
What are some benefits of improving flexibility?
Stretching before you exercise is important because without doing such you may pull muscles or break/sprain your bones for easily or on the weaker side of the spectrum you may get stitches well attempting to exercise.
Which of the following is not one of the benefits of stretching before a workout?
it helps regulate breathing
What are the benefits of a stretching dvd?
you should make sure you are doing the appropriate stretches for your activity is best. Stretching at the gym directly before actitivity is best.
How can you increase your reflexes?
exercise and stretching
Should I stretch before doing cardio exercises?
Stretching after and before an exercise achieves both of those goals while also improving blood flow, which aids in muscle recovery from either an intense or light activity. Stretching before a workout can make your muscles looser and warm up the body. After exercise is the ideal time to stretch.
Apply the FITT principle to stretching When is the best time to stretch during an exercise routine and what type of stretching is best?
Dynamic stretching prior to exercise helps prepare the body for exercise and prevent injuries. After exercise sessions static stretching should be performed, holding each stretch for a minimum of 30 seconds or more to re-estabilsh the length of of the muscle
What are some of the consequences to not stretching?
Stretching is commonly done after a brief warm-up, but before digging into a workout routine. It is not strictly necessary for every kind of exercise. Stretching trades a very small amount of direct power and speed for increased range of motion. If you're competing, stretching may decrease your performance. Slightly. However if you're about to do an exercise routine that requires flexibility, stretching may help reduce the likelihood of straining a muscle.
Are you supposed to stretch before or after exercise?
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.
Is dynamic stretching even considered a form of stretching or exercise If it is a form of stretching can it be done on a daily basis to help sore muscles?
Dynamic stretching should be done before activity as it helps to loosen muscles, relieving soreness and warming them up. Static stretching should be done after activity, making use of warm muscles to increase flexibility.
