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Stretching – What to do, and what not to do

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Do’s

– Warm up before completing your stretches, its always harder to stretch cold muscles

– Hold stretches for 15 to 30 seconds and repeat 2-3 times

– Stretch regularly during the day and in particular after exercise sessions

– Stretch only to the point of strain not pain

– Applying heat (if appropriate) prior to stretching can help to make your stretches more comfortable and effective

– Try to relax when your stretching, obviously the more tense you are the tighter your muscles will feel

 

Don’ts

 

– Don’t overstretch to the point of pain

– Don’t bounce stretches

– Don’t lock out your joints

Remember that increasing your flexibility will take time, so be patient!

Written by Nick Lagos

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