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
Some great input- I appreciate it. Keep them coming.
I think i will continue to do stretching before and during and add after workout.
I had to google ballistic stretching and found this:
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en.wikipedia.org/.../Ballistic_stretching
Ballistic stretching is a form of passive stretching or dynamic stretching in a bouncing motion. Ballistic stretches force the limb into an extended range of motion when the muscle has not relaxed enough to enter it. It involves fast "bouncing" movements where a double bounce is performed at the end range of movement. Ballistic stretching should only be used by athletes who know their own limitations and with supervision by their trainer.
Ballistic stretching has been found to be hazardous towards the body. It can injure vital muscles and nerves with the sharp jerking movements. It is even possible for tissue to be ripped off the bone.
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I realize anything done the wrong way can hurt you, so I am taking the Wikipedia reference with a grain of salt.
Dynamic stretching is safer than ballistic stretching: www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dynamicstretching.html;www.elitesoccerconditioning.com/.../DynamicStretchingvsStaticStretching.htm (with cites to studies). The point is that it's advisable to be warmed up somewhat before you do static stretching.
Some great input- I appreciate it. Keep them coming.
I think i will continue to do stretching before and during and add after workout.
I had to google ballistic stretching and found this:
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en.wikipedia.org/.../Ballistic_stretching
Ballistic stretching is a form of passive stretching or dynamic stretching in a bouncing motion. Ballistic stretches force the limb into an extended range of motion when the muscle has not relaxed enough to enter it. It involves fast "bouncing" movements where a double bounce is performed at the end range of movement. Ballistic stretching should only be used by athletes who know their own limitations and with supervision by their trainer.
Ballistic stretching has been found to be hazardous towards the body. It can injure vital muscles and nerves with the sharp jerking movements. It is even possible for tissue to be ripped off the bone.
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I realize anything done the wrong way can hurt you, so I am taking the Wikipedia reference with a grain of salt.
Dynamic stretching is safer than ballistic stretching: www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/dynamicstretching.html;www.elitesoccerconditioning.com/.../DynamicStretchingvsStaticStretching.htm (with cites to studies). The point is that it's advisable to be warmed up somewhat before you do static stretching.
