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
@ Orca1946 Thanks- I will mention Multiple answers can be made in the poll - select all that apply. I wasn't clear on that originallyand will add verbiage.
@Philoswimmer Great point, my greyhounds stretch each time they get off the coach before we let them run outside, and they are quick.
I have found my stroke is choppy and turns are in bad form if I don't stretch before swimming. I will still do a warm-up in the pool.
( Best analogy I can think of is I feel like Frankenstein fighting through the water without stretching)
I will do a slow stretch with continuous pressure for at least 30 seconds.
I usually will try to hit the calf, thigh, forearm, lats, stomach and back.
@ Orca1946 Thanks- I will mention Multiple answers can be made in the poll - select all that apply. I wasn't clear on that originallyand will add verbiage.
@Philoswimmer Great point, my greyhounds stretch each time they get off the coach before we let them run outside, and they are quick.
I have found my stroke is choppy and turns are in bad form if I don't stretch before swimming. I will still do a warm-up in the pool.
( Best analogy I can think of is I feel like Frankenstein fighting through the water without stretching)
I will do a slow stretch with continuous pressure for at least 30 seconds.
I usually will try to hit the calf, thigh, forearm, lats, stomach and back.
