09/12/2024
Stretching and Exercise
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What type of stretching should you do BEFORE exercise?
Dynamic Stretching
A warm-up must include dynamic stretching since it primes the body for exercise. It warms up muscles, improves range of motion, flexibility, and promotes blood flow by incorporating physically demanding motions. It enhances neuromuscular coordination, balance, and performance by activating the muscles you’ll utilise during the workout.
Because dynamic stretching imitates exercise movements, it is more successful in lowering the risk of injury and increasing power, strength, and speed. Your body will be ready for the demands of physical activity if you include dynamic stretches.
What type of stretching should you do AFTER exercise?
Static Stretching
After working out, static stretching is essential for flexibility and recovery. To progressively lengthen muscles, stretches are held for 15–60 seconds. This promotes general flexibility, eases stiffness, and relaxes tense muscles.
Static stretching after exercise also improves blood flow, which helps flush out lactic acid and lessens pain. It can improve recovery and restore normal range of motion by focussing on the muscles worked throughout the activity. Including static stretching in your cool-down helps maintain long-term flexibility, promotes muscle healing, and avoids stiffness.
