Will stretching before a workout decrease my chances

for injury?

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YES!!!

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Stretching before a workout? Stretching, implies

movement of joints through their full range of motion and holding the final degree of stretch for a certain amount of time.

A pre-workout warm-up is not the same as a pre-workout stretch, because a warm up will mimic the movement that will occur during the workout

Depending on the workout you are about to do, a light stretch before the workout and a longer stretch after will help decrease chances for injury

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Stretching in your life! Sports-specific pre-

exercise stretching can improve performance in many sports!

When stretching before a workout, always follow the guidelines for each stretch and make sure to stretch after your workout!

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To learn more about Stretching! Check out:

http://www.menshealth.com/fitness/stretching-exercises

Ref. Hoeger & Hoeger (11th ed.) Lifetime Physical Fitness

& Wellness

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