A good rule of thumb is to never stretch a cold muscle; you are inviting injury. Stretching your body, upper and lower, can be done during your wamup by focusing and stretching your arms, shoulders, core, and legs as you progress through your warm up.
After your workout is the ideal time to stretch. You can do upper body stretches in the pool and in the shower, back and lower body stretches can also be done on the pool, on the deck, or on the floor. Stretching is a key to continued success and very important as we age and continue to train and compete. If you can't stretch immediately after your workout, try to incorporate it sometime in your day. Just remember, never stretch a cold muscle.
Nancy
A good rule of thumb is to never stretch a cold muscle; you are inviting injury. Stretching your body, upper and lower, can be done during your wamup by focusing and stretching your arms, shoulders, core, and legs as you progress through your warm up.
After your workout is the ideal time to stretch. You can do upper body stretches in the pool and in the shower, back and lower body stretches can also be done on the pool, on the deck, or on the floor. Stretching is a key to continued success and very important as we age and continue to train and compete. If you can't stretch immediately after your workout, try to incorporate it sometime in your day. Just remember, never stretch a cold muscle.
Nancy
