2006-10-02 05:11:10 · 9 answers · asked by MissMo 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Before you start... stretch for at least 5 minutes (don't forget your breathing... which is very important for stretching).
2006-10-02 05:18:50 · answer #1 · answered by VixenMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you choose to stretch before you work out make sure you've sufficiently warmed up your muscles (example - an easy walk). Most will tell you to stretch after a work out but this is usually because your muscles are indeed warmed up. Whenever you choose to stretch just make sure not to bounce when you do so, just hold for a few seconds (til it feels good) and stop. Enjoy!
2006-10-02 05:21:43 · answer #2 · answered by CarolynJayne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to stretch twice. Once before you excercise to loosen your muscles and prevent injury (hold each stretch for 10 seconds) And once after doing the same stretches.
2006-10-02 05:16:16 · answer #3 · answered by terra_chan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Befor and after. Also, try like 5 minutes of walking or jogging before you start to stretch your most important muscle... your heart!
2006-10-02 05:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before. That is the whole purpose behind stretching.
2006-10-02 05:13:49 · answer #5 · answered by educated guess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warm up, much like a car engine, before you start working out, streach, bend before to limit the injuries you might receive.
2006-10-02 05:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by dogwarrior2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before and after a work out...
2006-10-02 05:14:19 · answer #7 · answered by canadian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always before to prevent injury to muscles and after to cool down.so your muscles don't cramp.
2006-10-02 05:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before & after, always!
2006-10-02 05:14:35 · answer #9 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋