Static Stretching
Are you maximizing exercise recovery? Cool down after a tough workout with these 7 effective cooldown practices. Discover stretches, breathing exercises, and more that will help you restore your energy and recover faster.
Is static stretching only for the end of a workout? Some studies suggest that doing static stretches for 30 seconds between weight-training sets can boost muscle growth. Is there any truth to this idea? Find out how static stretches during weight training affect muscle hypertrophy.
Do you stretch before a workout? Hopefully, you do, but are you doing it correctly? Here are five of the most common mistakes people make when stretching. How many are you making?
You hear people talk about the importance of stretching and how it increases flexibility – but does it really? Find out more about what happens when you stretch and whether it actually makes your muscles more elastic.
Should you stretch before doing a resistance workout? It’s not a good idea to lift heavy weights when your muscles are cold – so should you stretch beforehand and what type of stretching is best? Find out why static stretching can reduce how well your muscles perform and what type of stretching is best before and after a workout.
