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The Difference Between Static and Dynamic Stretching (and When to Do Each Kind)

You may already know that stretching serves an important role in health and fitness, yet it isn’t always so clear when to stretch, or how. “Stretching is a technique that can be used to prepare the ...
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This Is Not Your High School Gym Teacher’s Stretching Routine

Alyssa Ages is a Toronto-based author, public speaker, and journalist whose work has appeared in Elle, GQ, Self, Slate, The Globe and Mail, and others. She is the author of Secrets of Giants: A ...
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Dynamic Stretching Vs. Static Stretching: Health Benefits

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9 of the best static stretches to improve flexibility, posture, and mobility

Static stretching is when you hold a stretching position for 30 to 60 seconds without moving. Static stretches are best for post-exercise while dynamic stretches should be done as a warm-up. Benefits ...
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Movement Monday: dynamic and static stretching

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - You already know what day it is. It’s Movement Monday! Paul Powell, owner of Stretch Zone, showed us how we can do both dynamic and static stretching.
Women's Health

Improve flexibility in midlife with these 8 best static stretches

If you're in need of ways to reduce stiffness, introduce calm and move better, look no further than static stretches. After a vigorous workout or in the evening when your muscles have warmed up during ...
The Conversation

There are 2 main ways to stretch – the one you should choose depends on what you want your body to do

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