02/06/2021
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Often when it comes to stretching we don't know what comes before or after the workout. This results in improper warms up, subpar workouts, and increased muscle soreness/tightness due to inadequate muscle activation during the workout and poor cooldown/post training stretching.
So here's what we need to know:
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Is what we engage BEFORE we load our body with weight. This is what I call the coffee! โ Why? Because as we move, blood begins to flow at an optimal rate through the body. Blood carries all the oxygen, vitamins, minerals and nutrients our body's need. As our heart rate increases and our body's get warm, all of what the blood carries flows to our organs, muscles, and brain! This makes us feel awake, alert and ready to move!
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Is what we engage AFTER our training. Static Stretching involves holding your muscles in an elongated position for a duration of time (30-45sec) and seen as we tend to be stiff first thing in the morning (or before a workout) this would be more uncomfortable than beneficial.
The idea is to use static stretching to help your body cool down in an elongated and relaxed state as opposed to allowing our body's to cool down in a contracted state which will lead to excessive stiffness/tightness and can increase the likelihood of injury over time.
So all in all, don't load the body when it's cold. Sudden movement, especially movement under stress can do more harm than good. Warm up properly so you can increase your muscle engagement and activation. The more your muscles are able to activate the more stable you will be and thus the more weight you will move and the more you will benefit from your training.
I hope this helps!
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