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How long should one stretch for daily?

blopmiyers
blopmiyers Posts: 195 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I tend to sit a lot throughout the day despite being active. I make sure to get up every 30 minutes or so and do a quick 3 minute stretch. Another 30 minutes go by, I feel certain areas are tightening so I stretch again. I also stretch dynamically before workout and static after. All in all, I'd say its about 45 min- 1 hour of stretching a day. Is this too much?

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  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    If you enjoy it go for it. As far as needed, I don't waste my time. I get plenty of stretching just going about my day. I rather do other things I enjoy more.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    I mean, if you enjoy it then who cares, I doubt it's causing any harm. As far as it being necessary - not even close.
  • andysport1
    andysport1 Posts: 592 Member
    Do as much stretching as possible throughout the day, when possible try and make some of them into Pilates or yoga moves, you'll become more flexible than the people around you, how impressive would it be to do the splits at 60 or tuck your feet behind your head ? We could all do this at 10 but less than 1% will be able too at 60
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