Stretching before workout
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glbrum posted 2 years ago.
I don't stretch before any of my workouts. I learned that stretching while cold (pre workout) is bad because it causes a sudden shock to the muscles. I usually just take the first 5 minutes/ 2-300 yards to warm up before a workout and then stretch if I'm tight. It has worked so far (knock on wood).
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RV posted 2 years ago.
I do the same - no stretching - I use the warmup to get everything loosened up before getting into the main set.
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jess1 posted 2 years ago.
I've heard this in running as well. I stretch anyway, helps me get in the right mindset.
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I do not stretch before I swim, do you? Here is an article about stretching.
http://swimming.about.com/od/stretching/a/stretch_before.htm
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