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
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Maybe something like yoga or pilates where the stretching is the exercise is a different scenario. It seems to me that you are stretching while you swim and as long as you don't just dive in and start swimming all out you'll be fine. After reading Geek's post above I'm inclined to agree: most people stretch because they think they are supposed to stretch.
Then again my flexibility is terrible and maybe never stretching has something to do with it.
My flexibility is great, especially in swimmy areas like the shoulders and spine. Perhaps swimming did it!
I also improved flexibility from lifting weights, most noticeably hamstrings from deadlifts.
Maybe something like yoga or pilates where the stretching is the exercise is a different scenario. It seems to me that you are stretching while you swim and as long as you don't just dive in and start swimming all out you'll be fine. After reading Geek's post above I'm inclined to agree: most people stretch because they think they are supposed to stretch.
Then again my flexibility is terrible and maybe never stretching has something to do with it.
My flexibility is great, especially in swimmy areas like the shoulders and spine. Perhaps swimming did it!
I also improved flexibility from lifting weights, most noticeably hamstrings from deadlifts.
