The time we designate to exercise is precious, particularly when we
have commutes, carpools, cooking, and six-thousand other things to
squeeze into our schedules. Every single moment, from jumping into
your yoga pants to racing to the treadmill from the locker room,
counts.
When I finally get to the actual exercise, I want to pack in as
much sweating, calorie-burning, and de-stressing as I can into my
thirty minutes or hour. I admit, that means I often breeze past or
even skip stretching.
I want to go and then I want to stop, making the few
minutes it takes to ease my muscles in and out of the exercise seem
like a big pain.
"The Biggest Loser" trainer Bob Harper says this is a
mistake. Stretching to both warm up and cool down the muscles is
critical for a successful workout. Here, Bob explains:
Secrets to workout success: Do you really need to stretch?
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Posted by Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:45am PDT
Report Abuseno, atleast i dont have to stretch, but maybe thatll change when i get older... but for now i think its a waste of time
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Posted by Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:21pm PDT
Report AbuseI am recovering from cronic back pain (broken in 2 places and 7 levels fused) and stretching before and after a very mild routine at this time is what got me out of my wheel chair (3 years)and now just a cain. I think that every one should read this artical.
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Posted by Wed Sep 23, 2009 11:16pm PDT
Report AbuseStretching is about life long health. You end up with serious medical problems, stiffness, pain, joint damage, if you don't stretch. I'm over 30 with kids and the girls around me (I work for a University) can't even touch their toes. They might be 12yrs younger than me, but I'm more flexible. It matters.
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Posted by Thu Sep 24, 2009 8:05am PDT
Report AbuseEven when I just go for a brisk walk, I stretch. Stretching just makes me feel great and it helps to prevent injury. I used to run, but just never got into it. Walking on the other hand, I love. It is the best exercise and overall toner for me as I am consistent and walk at least 30 minutes every day! My stomach is tighter, my legs and butt are more toned and I simply feel better. It does not require a gym membership, a trainer or equipment. I wear smartsole exercise insoles http://www.smartsole.com . They are anti cellulite insoles that help you tone muscles, increase circulation and cause you to burn more calories with every step. So you are getting a work out and toning your legs and butt even when just running errands.
I read about them in Prevention mag in an article on exercise shoes and they are a fabulous way to get toned for those of us with crazy schedules. They listed the code jm10 to save 10% off.
I have lost 40 pounds over the last 3 years and though not skinny, I am now in shape and toned and can wear a size 8 jeans. Toned, healthy and fit with curves is the goal!
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Posted by Thu Sep 24, 2009 9:35am PDT
Report AbuseEAT BACON DON'T EAT BACON... TAKE ASPRIN DON'T TAKE ASPRIN....
IN 5 MINUTES ANOTHER "EXPERT" WILL TELL US NOT TO STRETCH.
IT SEEMS NO ONE REALLY KNOW WHAT WILL HELP YOU OR KILL YOU.
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Posted by Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:29pm PDT
Report AbuseI've read in many places that one shouldn't stretch unless they are already warmed up. Even most yoga routines have a warm up phase before they go into deep stretching.
The take away message here should be don't stretch until you warm up!
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Posted by Thu Oct 1, 2009 3:11pm PDT
Report Abuseto the comment posted by davido:
that's because you listen to all kinds of "experts"! Find some people with education, not just "personal trainer"
Milen Minev, MS, clinical exercise physiologist, neuromuscular therapist
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