In parts I and II, we looked at the utility of static stretching for warm ups before and cool downs after exercise and activity, and concluded that for most people it is at best a waste of time, at worst counter productive. So stretching may not be an effective warm up or cool down, but […]
A Stretch too Far – Part III – Stretching for Flexibility Read More »
In Part I, we looked at the widely accepted practice of static stretching as a method of “warming up” before exercise, and how this practice is in fact not backed by any evidence, and may even be deleterious in its effects. Static Stretching is also widely advocated after exercise, in order to facilitate recovery, and
A Stretch Too Far – Part II – Stretching to Cool Down Read More »
Put your hand up if you hate stretching? It takes a long time out of your busy schedule, it can be pretty dull, and even unpleasant, but we all know we should do it, don’t we? Proponents of stretching BEFORE EXERCISE claim that it is an effective way to increase the R.O.M (Range of Motion)
A Stretch Too Far – Part I – Should You Stretch to Warm-up? Read More »