When to Stretch – Experts Recommend Static Stretching After Exercise
Static stretching best after exercise; dynamic warm up best before
By Elizabeth Quinn
Recommendations to stretch or not stretch change from year to year and from expert to expert. Stretching has been promoted for years as an essential part of a fitness program as a way to decrease the risk of injury, prevent soreness and improve performance. While researchers continue to look at the benefits and pitfalls of stretching, there is still limited (and conflicting) evidence to sort out these opinions. Continue Reading…
