Understanding the difference between dynamic and static stretching is essential for improving muscle elasticity and preventing injury. Discover targeted stretches for tight hamstrings and learn how to safely relieve a stiff neck or heel cord tension.
While it may be tempting to place your stretching routine on the back burner, there are multiple reasons to increase your muscular elasticity, or flexibility. Improvements in range of motion and athletic capability, stress reduction and better sleep are all benefits of a regular stretching routine.
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Dynamic stretching for the shoulders is done with active stretches that increase blood circulation, warm up the muscles and improve range of motion.
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A proper stretching routine helps improve your running performance and speed. Dynamic stretching before a race warms up your muscles, preparing them for short and powerful bursts of energy. Post-race stretching, or static stretching, focuses on muscular elongation and relaxation and helps prevent soreness or strain.
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