3 Ways to Get More Out of Your Workout Stretch Routine
A warmup before a workout is essential. It gets the blood pumping and the muscles primed for action. One of the single biggest mistakes people make when they jump into a workout, exercise, or any physical activity is skipping the before and after stretching routines. Or they do a shortened routine. They’re eager to get into their workout. While eagerness is always good, don’t skip the stretch! Stretching can help prevent injury and can help you get more out of your workout. Instead, put this enthusiasm toward a more efficient stretch routine. Here are a few quick tips to up your stretch game. When You Should Focus on Static Stretching There are different types of stretches. For example, there’s the static warmup and the dynamic warmup. Each type nets you different results. A static stretch focuses your body movement on lengthening muscle tissue in 30-second intervals. The goal with these kinds of stretches is to release tension from the muscle, and they should be used during your coo...