I do several stretches pointed out as no-nos in that article. I have a little routine that I always do, much of which I borrowed from Janet Evans' book. But after reading that I'm thinking I might just quit stretching altogether.
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I was suprised by this as well. The no-no's are "classic" stretches that I've been using since the 70's. But new information leads to new recommendations, so I'll try the new stretches and if they're effective, I'll stick with them. No point in tempting fate at this stage of the game...(30+ years injury-free --- knock wood).
I remember being told by all my gym teachers and coaches in HS and Jr High to use a quick, bouncing motion in a pre-run stretching routine...and everyone was up in arms when that became a no-no. I don't see anyone using that technique any more. Maybe this is the same.
I was suprised by this as well. The no-no's are "classic" stretches that I've been using since the 70's. But new information leads to new recommendations, so I'll try the new stretches and if they're effective, I'll stick with them. No point in tempting fate at this stage of the game...(30+ years injury-free --- knock wood).
I remember being told by all my gym teachers and coaches in HS and Jr High to use a quick, bouncing motion in a pre-run stretching routine...and everyone was up in arms when that became a no-no. I don't see anyone using that technique any more. Maybe this is the same.
