16 February 2006 20:00
Stretching advice and stretching exercises for free
by misskitty4280
The aims of stretching are to gently lengthen muscles before and after any form of exercise, and to improve tissue elasticity / flexibility.
Cool down stretches after exercise
by misskitty4280
Once you have finished any form of physical activity, you should gradually allow your heart rate and breathing to lower to a comfortable level, where talking can be performed with ease.
Warm up stretches prior to exercise
by misskitty4280
Perform this sequence of stretches only after you have warmed up the muscles, remember that your warm-up is the key to unlocking tight muscles, which is the cause of injury.
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