Stretching - More Important Before Workout Or After?

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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  • Dynamic stretches are not ballistic stretches - they are stretches that involve movement patterns that do not take a muscle too close to its elastic limit. They prepare the muscles for activity by warming tissues and doing range of motion activities that prep the joints. I do DS before exercise and static stretches at the end to lengthen out the tissues and release toxins that build up in the tissues. I break these stretches out into 2 parts my new DVD, Personal Best Stretch: Move Better Than Ever. I have more information on this on my web site.
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  • Dynamic stretches are not ballistic stretches - they are stretches that involve movement patterns that do not take a muscle too close to its elastic limit. They prepare the muscles for activity by warming tissues and doing range of motion activities that prep the joints. I do DS before exercise and static stretches at the end to lengthen out the tissues and release toxins that build up in the tissues. I break these stretches out into 2 parts my new DVD, Personal Best Stretch: Move Better Than Ever. I have more information on this on my web site.
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