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Am i suppose to stretch BEFORE or AFTER?

earth_angel0001 Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/01/31	2003/03/12, 03:43 PM When doing cardio, is it best to stretch BEFORE, AFTER, or BOTH??
INTRUDER Posts: 642 Joined: 2002/06/27	2003/03/12, 03:59 PM This has worked good for me: I like to use some light cardio to warm up the muscles 1st, then I do some rotations, (neck, shoulder, hips, knees, ankles)and then some light stretching. After my work-out I do some extra long stretches-holding each stretch for about 10-15 seconds. ============ -------------- "Get everthing you want--just make a little change now"
earth_angel0001 Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/01/31	2003/03/12, 04:06 PM Oh, that makes sense;)... Actually, i've always known that when exercising, it really is a good idea to stretch. And it's not like i'm *new* to exercising!=) Although it was ingrained in my head, I guess i was never dilligent in *practicing* it... Anyways, my point is, more recently, i've been extra careful to include stretching in my workouts, and it has made SUCH a difference! I think it's one of those little things that we know we SHOULD do, but sometimes don't do it -- like drinking water almost. It's a little thing that, in the end, makes a big difference! Anyways;), thanks for clarifying for me, intruder!=)
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2003/03/12, 09:33 PM Definitely before and after. You need to stretch before to warm the muscles and then after to cool them down. -------------- Lisa Just laugh about it....