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Stretching
There has been a lot of debate floating around whether stretching is good, bad or ugly before a
workout. Well, it could be any of the above, depending on the person doing it. Here’s a quick visual
for you to draw up in your mind that will maybe answer the question of it even being necessary.
Think about the process behind driving a car. When you first start it in the morning, you don’t
immediately press the accelerator to the floor and speed on down the highway. You first let it idle
for a bit to warm up and make sure everything is functioning properly. Treat your body the exact same
way.
But here’s where it gets a little fuzzy. Certain experts will have you believe that stretching before a
training session works against you because it tires or weakens your muscles, causing a loss of strength.
That may be true, but it is very dependent on the WAY you stretch.
A lot of people are famous for doing static stretches before they work out. These are performed by
pulling a body part to an end point of motion and holding it for a series of seconds.
For an example, move your right arm across the front of your chest and grasp your elbow with your left
hand. Pull inward and you will feel a stretch on the outside of your upper right arm and shoulder. Hold
for about 20 to 30 seconds. Congratulations! You just did a static stretch! Unfortunately, these are the
exact stretches you should NOT do before a workout.
Just think about exercise for a second. You are constantly moving multiple joints and body parts in
various angles and directions. Don’t you think it would be a good idea to stretch the same way you are
about to move? The answer is a resounding, YES!
That brings up dynamic stretches. You probably see where this is going. Dynamic stretches are
performed in motion. These are the ones you want to do before exercise because they acclimate
your body to movement. They also do a great job of elevating your heart rate and raising your core body
temperature.
Save the static stretches for after your workout. They are better fit for this time frame because your
muscles are warm and elastic, and they can bode well to reduce soreness.
All that being said, here are a few examples of dynamic stretches, just so you have a good grip on
the situation. These will target all of your major muscles and joints, and that is always your goal.
Self-explanatory stretches: Arm Circles, Leg Swings And Shoulder Circles
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