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skutt Posts: 7 Joined: 2001/05/30	2001/05/31, 11:22 AM How often and for how long should you stretch during a workout?
Arnold Posts: 1,112 Joined: 2000/11/27	2001/05/31, 12:36 PM I stretch / warmup before all workouts. This is because I train heavy and intense so my aim is to minimize injury. Then I stretch / flex my muscle between sets. .o0 Arnold 0o.
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/05/31, 04:59 PM Stretch 5-10 min then do some cardio for 5 min and take a few minutes after cardio and stretch out. As Arnold mentioned it is a good Idea to stretch between each and every set. ~billk~
Zealotes Posts: 35 Joined: 2001/05/29	2001/06/01, 12:59 AM Arnold and billk are dead right. But it is good to stretch for 5-10 minutes after a workout as well to keep your flexability. I know it sux after you workout that you should stretch again but you helps.
Zealotes Posts: 35 Joined: 2001/05/29	2001/06/01, 01:00 AM ment to say "It helps" at the end.
mongrel2012 Posts: 125 Joined: 2001/05/04	2001/06/01, 01:15 AM I agree it helps a lot. Stretching before squats and deadlifts is especially important, as you really need the flexibility to maintain a safe full range of motion.. I stretch for 10-15 minutes before a workout, doing some skipping to warm up the body before I stretch
skutt Posts: 7 Joined: 2001/05/30	2001/06/04, 04:25 PM thanx everyone
Uttiya Posts: 199 Joined: 2001/02/22	2001/06/01, 02:10 AM Well, I stretch as a warmup for 20 mins, with special consentration on the part I will workout, and in between sets, I move the workout part, to stimulate blood flow. Also during anytime of the day, when a part feels sore and stiff because of an earlier workout, I stretch and move it around a bit to stimulate the release of lactic acid from the muscles.
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2001/06/02, 05:07 AM you should stretch after working out too BTW
sandman1202 Posts: 50 Joined: 2001/06/10	2001/06/17, 12:38 AM ALWAYS stretch before your workout, after your workout, and most importantly, IN BETWEEN EVERY SET. Each stretch should last for no less than 30 seconds. Holding your stretch is known as a passive stretch. There is another effective way to stretch which is known as a static stretch. It's done in small static reps. For example, instead of holding a stretch for 30 seconds, you would stretch the same muscle for 2 seconds, but do a set of 15. The static stretch was developed only a few years ago, but has proven to be just as effective as the commonly used passive stretch. GOOD LUCK!
BillK Posts: 361 Joined: 2000/12/26	2001/06/17, 09:19 PM Hey, Sandman, sounds like you've been doing your homework. ~billk~