Re: Poll - Multiple answers can be made in the poll - select all that apply.
I have heard people say it's better to stretch before workout and others say it is better to stretch during/after workouts.
I have also heard people say stretching before is a good way to hurt yourself.
I have always believed stretching before workout is better and have swum better.
I wanted to get your feedback and links if any supporting your views.
Thanks
I think it's good to stretch before, during, and after.
Although I voted "during", I'm with you Philo. I really like the stretches demonstrated in the January-February 2010 issue of Swimmer Magazine; I do them daily. Typically, I begin every warm-up with 2-4x100 freestyle and stretch in between them, before moving on with the rest of my warm-up. Then, I do specific stretches for breaststroke, before I finish my warm-up with breaststroke drills. After my swim, I always do more stretching, before I hit the showers.
I think it's good to stretch before, during, and after.
Although I voted "during", I'm with you Philo. I really like the stretches demonstrated in the January-February 2010 issue of Swimmer Magazine; I do them daily. Typically, I begin every warm-up with 2-4x100 freestyle and stretch in between them, before moving on with the rest of my warm-up. Then, I do specific stretches for breaststroke, before I finish my warm-up with breaststroke drills. After my swim, I always do more stretching, before I hit the showers.
