Ever wonder if it’s best for you to stretch before or after workout?
We asked experts, who tell us when is the best time to get limber.
While I think this is a good idea (childs poseis the answer to everything, no?)
trainers say, not so fast.
Over time, you are making measurable change in your body by lengthening the resting state of these muscles.
What are the benefits of stretching?
Other benefits include increased blood flow, relieving stress and promoting calmness, and releasing endorphins.
Is it better to do stretching before or after workout?
Brannigan advocates for stretching every day.
But where does it belong in your workout routine?
It turns out the answer is kinda complicated.
To explain it all, I talked to Holly Roser, certified trainer and founder ofHolly Roser Fitness.
vice president of education atStretchLab
Should you stretch before your workout?
It turns out, not allpre-workout stretchingis bad.
Its much easier to tear a muscle when your muscles are not warmed up, says Roser.
The same goes for stretching and working out; you should warm up first.
Once youre all warmed up, Roser saysyou can do dynamic stretches, which are stretches that include movement.
Before your workout, ensure youre warmed up for at least five minutes, ideally 10.
A dynamic stretching warmup will help prevent injuries and increase blood flow to the muscles being ready to use.
What is dynamic stretching?
So what exactly is a dynamic stretch?
Dynamic stretches take your body through similar moves which youll be doing during your workout, says Roser.
Should you stretch after your workout?
Stretching post-sweat sessionis just as important as bringing the muscle back to its original pre-workout state, says Roser.
After your workout is when you might do static stretches safely.
What is static stretching?
How long should I stretch before/after working out?
You shouldhold your static stretchesfor between 30 seconds and one minute, according to experts.
Does the bang out of workout matter when determining when to stretch?
Should I stretch before or after lifting weights?
it’s possible for you to stretch both before and after lifting weights.
What are some tips for stretching safely?
check that to use proper technique when stretching to avoid injury.
4 dynamic stretches to do before your workout
1.
Lunge with a twist
2.
Hip circles
3.
Inch Worms
4.
Toe-hand kicks
4 static stretches to do after your workout
1.
Hamstring stretch with a towel
2.
Childs Pose
3.
Quad stretch
4.
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