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How long should I stretch before and after my workout?

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Kelli0 June 24, 2011 0 Comments

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Jeremy Posted 0 Comments

There is definitely no indefinite time you need to take to stretch. Take as long as you need to get a good stretch, holding each stretch for about 15-20 seconds, also focusing on the muscle group you worked out that day. This should normally take no more then 30 mins to get a good full body stretch.

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I always recommend that if my clients like to stretch before their workout they warm up for about 5 minutes. Cold muscles don’t stretch as well and you risk muscle tears. I have my clients stretch at the end of their workouts for about 10 minutes focusing on the muscles they used during their training. If we do a heavy weight workout, I may have them stretch after each exercise. If everyone had the time I would love to have them stay and stretch more!

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Hardy15 Posted 0 Comments

This may depend on a few different factors but typically you’d want to be warmed up first for at least 5 minutes, (stretching cold muscles not so good). I recommend more dynamic stretching before a workout, while keeping the static stretches for after… (this allows the muscles to get back to the proper length and should be held for 20-30 seconds).

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Jason0 Posted 0 Comments

Most of your stretching should be done after your work out. Depending on the type of work out, you may do more dynamic stretching before high impact workouts or sports specific. Should be about 10-15 minutes before and/or after.

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Karin-2 Posted 0 Comments

Since I have been a MELT Instructor, I have a different take on stretching. MELT works on lengthening the connective tissue. People are encourage to assess and re-assess before and during MELT; the goal is to bring the body into better alignment using specific techniques. As such, I recommend to MELT after cardiovascular exercises and before strength training. You will find that your flexibility is increased greatly through MELT, and you can actually use a stretch as an assessment tool.

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