Dynamic vs static stretching. Which one should I do and when?
Penrose & Associates Physical Therapy Shares Dynamic Stretching for Performance
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10 Laws of Injury Prevention
Injuries happen, especially for runners. Click to read some great tips to keep you running longer.
10 Best Exercises to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Most people will experience lower back pain at some point in their life, it is very common. In the old days bed rest was prescribed if your back was “playing-up,” whereas today it is recommended to keep exercising. Of course the exercises you do have to be appropriate, we are not suggesting to go for a run or lift heavy weights, that wouldn’t be smart. However, there are some great exercises you can do which should help alleviate lower back pain. These exercises are extremely gentle, but of course, listen to your body and stop if you experience any pain.
Static Stretching vs. Dynamic Stretching
New research indicates that flexibility is a by-product of pre-run static stretching and may be a biomechanical factor that hurts running economy which is a measure of your overall efficiency. Prior to hard workouts and races it tends to work best to do a warm-up jog and then perform the dynamic stretches, followed by strides. This helps to adequately warm up the muscles and then get the right ones firing in the right ways.