There has been a lot of discussion here about how to stretch property. The Speedo tip of the week at usa swimming sets the record straight. Short answer: warm up your muscles before swimming but do not do traditional "static stretches" until after swimming.
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Glad to read this tip.....I've been stretching AFTER working out for years and very rarely when I don't have time, I DO feel sore the next day. As for stretching before swim practice......my eyes don't open until I jump into the water at 5:30am.....let alone try to stretch. I just start out swimming slowly and work up to speed bit by bit.
Glad to read this tip.....I've been stretching AFTER working out for years and very rarely when I don't have time, I DO feel sore the next day. As for stretching before swim practice......my eyes don't open until I jump into the water at 5:30am.....let alone try to stretch. I just start out swimming slowly and work up to speed bit by bit.
