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 have yet to see any proof that stretching is of any value whatsoever. People who tell me I need to stretch tell me this because they passed a one hour personal trainer test. When I press them they say, "because you have to stretch."
My reasons for stretching are similar to A.K.'s: I "feel like Frankenstein fighting through the water without stretching." My muscles are tight when I start out and swimming alone isn't enough to loosen them. I feel better when I stretch. Maybe once you start stretching, you become addicted to it? Maybe some physiologies require stretching and others don't? I don't know. I am always baffled by those who don't feel the need to stretch; I feel like I *have* to stretch.
I have yet to see any proof that stretching is of any value whatsoever. People who tell me I need to stretch tell me this because they passed a one hour personal trainer test. When I press them they say, "because you have to stretch."
My reasons for stretching are similar to A.K.'s: I "feel like Frankenstein fighting through the water without stretching." My muscles are tight when I start out and swimming alone isn't enough to loosen them. I feel better when I stretch. Maybe once you start stretching, you become addicted to it? Maybe some physiologies require stretching and others don't? I don't know. I am always baffled by those who don't feel the need to stretch; I feel like I *have* to stretch.
