If you walk 2.0-2.5mph on the treadmill for 5-15min. you will increase blood flow to the entire muscular-skeletal system. Do light lateral and diagonal stretches of the torso and rotation and flexion/extension through the entire range of motion of all joints.
This will protect your tendons, ligaments and muscles before you do weight/resistance work or whatever aerobic activity or athletic event you are going to engage in.
2006-07-03 17:57:01
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answered by Gretchen 1
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"Stretch" has a different meaning to each person. For me, all the work I do around the house, shower, getting dressed and getting into the car, is my stretch before I workout. However, I do start out slow on my workout and increase after about 5 mins, for example, if I am going on the treadmill first, I would walk for 5 minutes increasing my speed each minute then I jog. According to a T.V. show, it is not good to "Stretch" cold muscles. Enjoy your workout !
2006-07-03 18:04:19
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answered by Sunflower 6
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Stretching previously a run is now often called being ineffective. It received't impression how some distance you could run and in case you do it at the same time as your muscular tissues are literally not warmed up or you do it incorrectly you could injure your self (this damage received't seem without put off yet you'll see it later contained in the run once you've created a tear in a muscle). the excellent ingredient previously a run is to ensure that your leg muscular tissues are warmed up. attempt this through strolling or when you're prepared round for a race to commence attempt strolling instantaneous (do not bounce up and down as human beings do, you could be smooth). at the same time as the race starts do not by wonder burst into action as if it replaced right into a 100m sprint, commence gently. you've 10km to make up those few seconds you lose on the starting up.
2016-11-05 21:53:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Stretching cold muscles can injure them.
Stretching also temporarily reduces the strength of the muscle.
Warm-up before stretching.
Stretch after exercising.
2006-07-03 22:49:50
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answered by Dondare 4
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When you endeavour to take part in any exercise regime, it is always advisable to stretch first then warm up. You will find with all exercise tapes and such that they always stretch then warm up, you will also need to do the same when you have finished your workout. Warm down, but stretch the muscles as well.
2006-07-03 17:50:03
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answered by beldarann 1
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It's a good idea to go for a brisk walk or very slow jog before you stretch, as this warms and limbers your muscles and enhances the stretches you do.
2006-07-03 17:48:40
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answered by Anonymous
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Always stretch BEFORE and AFTER a workout. This will prevent a pulled, strained, or cramped muscle. Hope this helps and good luck!!!
2006-07-03 17:48:34
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answered by Anonymous
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warm up first and then stretch... you don't want to tear a muscle!
2006-07-03 17:53:31
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answered by Anonymous
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stretch before and after, but especially before. it'll make working out less painful too.
2006-07-03 18:22:54
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answered by Anonymous
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It would help if tou stretched out first
2006-07-03 17:55:23
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answered by here_comes_da_boom06 1
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