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Post by The Mayor on Feb 25, 2006 12:12:38 GMT -5
Should You Stretch? If you're a stickler for stretching before exercise, think about bending the rules. There's no good evidence that static stretching -- the kind where you stretch and hold a muscle for a set period of time -- reduces the risk of injury when performed before a workout. However, stretching in general still does a body good by increasing flexibility. Bottom line: do stretching whenever you want. They don't have to precede a workout. A physical activity program that builds stamina, strength, and flexibility can make your real age as much as 8.1 years younger.
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