Stretching before/after exercise

Solat37_Neil
Solat37_Neil Posts: 379 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I understand stretching is really important after exercising, but I don't really know how to do it O.o Anyone know any good stretch routines or links where I can learn them please? I'm feeling a bit tight in the legs as I'm mostly walking/elliptical training and I want to learn how to stretch out properly.

Thanks in advance, Neil.

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  • Clonekuh
    Clonekuh Posts: 92 Member
    http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml

    This one looks pretty okay. I just googled it. I'm bad at actually stretching.
  • sarah44254
    sarah44254 Posts: 3,078 Member
    http://www.bodyrock.tv/2009/11/21/basic-stretching-routine/

    I should follow my own advice and get more stretching in, myself!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    This link has various videos, articles, and posts on proper stretching... Hopefully it helps.

    http://www.livestrong.com/proper-stretching/

    YouTube also has plenty of tutorial videos, I'm sure.
  • meggyannpt
    meggyannpt Posts: 73 Member
    You can usually find stretches on running websites. Some tips on stretching:

    - Make sure you are warm before you stretch. At the the end of the work out is a good time.
    - The stretches should NOT be painful. Only move to where you start to feel the stretch, DON'T push it.
    - Hold stretches for 30-60 seconds and do 2-3 times for each stretch.
    - Stretch everyday for best results. Ideally twice a day, but at least once.

    Hope this helps. Yoga is also a great way to work on your flexibility!
  • nirsky
    nirsky Posts: 38 Member
    Warming up is important, but many people forget to do it. It helps your body transition into an optimal state for burning fat and building muscle, so you can be certain you'll be rewarded for your work. Also, warming up is important for preventing many easy-to-avoid injuries, such as cramps, pulls, and tears. Plus, warming up is a good period to get prepared mentally - go into your workout with a positive mindset and a revved up body!

    Make sure you take ten minutes to do a quick cardio warm-up.
  • zoombie_bear
    zoombie_bear Posts: 963 Member
    go on youtube, there are a lot of video on the subjet, will help you a great deal, has helped me:glasses:
  • SoCalSwimmerDude
    SoCalSwimmerDude Posts: 509 Member
    I have a wife that is a trained dancer and aerialist. She attempts to bend me in a pretzel whenever she gets the chance and shows me stretches that I can't do almost every day... She'll be sitting there in the splits while eating and I can't even touch my toes...

    I know this isn't advice, but it keeps me stretching! :laugh:
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