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Not jogging today. Is it okay to do static stretching?

lidiyaazhar
lidiyaazhar Posts: 3
edited March 5 in Fitness and Exercise
I feel like I'm displaying so much of my ignorance regarding this topic just by asking here. Haha, I hope you guys could find it in you to tolerate me.

There are days when I miss the chance to go for my morning jog. And when that happens, is it okay to do static stretching? I just want to get into the habit of stretching everyday even if I don't go for my jog. So that when I do it'll be easier on the muscles. But most of the articles I read mentions to do static stretching as a cool down exercise after running.

So what do you guys think? What 'lesser exercises' do you do on days you don't go to the gym or go out for a run?

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  • lidiyaazhar
    lidiyaazhar Posts: 3
    *bump*
  • chadya07
    chadya07 Posts: 627 Member
    i have a barbell at home that i use on the days i dont do much... usually because not doing much is because i killed my legs on a run the day before so my arms are the only thing i want to use.

    i also do yoga once a week to recharge, and as needed.

    dunno what the rules are about static stretching, but thats what i do on light days.
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