Stretching... before? After? Both?

JuliahK1987
JuliahK1987 Posts: 39 Member
edited November 17 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone! I'm just getting back into the gym, starting light. 15 minutes elliptical, 15 minutes bike, 15 minutes treadmill. Going at my own pace, nothing major. I usually stretch after I'm finished with all three. A few people told me I should also stretch before I start doing cardio. Any inputs? Thanks! :)

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  • johnw83
    johnw83 Posts: 6,219 Member
    I would streach after training no need b4
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    I never stretch cold like that before working out. The few times that I have in the distant past (at the advice of others) I have injured myself. I only stretch at the end if I remember to do it. A good stretch after warming up or at the end of a workout is awesome.
  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    What they said ^^

    I stretch afterwards and foam roll.
  • kaizaku
    kaizaku Posts: 1,039 Member
    Afterwards, since if you do it straight away at the beginning chances of pulling a muscle is high since your body not warmed up.
  • JuliahK1987
    JuliahK1987 Posts: 39 Member
    Thank you everyone!
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