Stretching before exercise

Pre-running Stretches Could be Bad


by Mark on March 13, 2010

Stretching before exercise can be bad for individuals, warn scientists, who found that the integral part of any athlete’s warm-up routine can actually weaken muscles. It has long been believed that the habit of holding a stretch for 20 to 30 seconds, known as static stretching, is beneficial for priming muscles. But now, in a [...]

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