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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
And yoga, which includes stretching, is likewise beneficial: www.livestrong.com/.../
I started taking a Vinyasa yoga class more regularly this fall, and did about 4-5 sun salutations after a slow swim warm-up each morning of my most recent meet. I think it helped my performance, I felt loose and calm behind the blocks. On each iteration, I felt like I was a little more open than that one before, and it got me moving in a way that's different than swimming motions.
Here's a good example: YouTube - YOGA FOR BEGINNERS -Sun Salutation
I used to stretch more after swimming, but I don't really bother anymore, and I haven't noticed a big difference.
And yoga, which includes stretching, is likewise beneficial: www.livestrong.com/.../
I started taking a Vinyasa yoga class more regularly this fall, and did about 4-5 sun salutations after a slow swim warm-up each morning of my most recent meet. I think it helped my performance, I felt loose and calm behind the blocks. On each iteration, I felt like I was a little more open than that one before, and it got me moving in a way that's different than swimming motions.
Here's a good example: YouTube - YOGA FOR BEGINNERS -Sun Salutation
I used to stretch more after swimming, but I don't really bother anymore, and I haven't noticed a big difference.
