Centerworks Blog » Stretching http://www.centerworks.com/blog Solutions for Whole-Body Health - Mind, Body, and Spirit Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:20:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Stretching Safety Tips for Fitness Workouts and Improved Sports Performance http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2010/02/17/stretching-safety-tips-for-fitness-workouts-and-improved-sports-performance/ http://www.centerworks.com/blog/2010/02/17/stretching-safety-tips-for-fitness-workouts-and-improved-sports-performance/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:27:55 +0000 Aliesa George http://www.centerworks.com/blog/?p=1202 It seems like stretching is sometimes a low priority when time is limited and you want to get a great workout.  Is your goal to warm-up for your more vigorous activities?  Do you want to increase your flexibility?  Are you aware that WHAT you stretch, HOW you stretch, and WHEN you stretch really does make a difference?

Here’s a great health article that was recently in The San Diego Union-Tribune about dangerous stretching techniques and the benefits of dynamic stretching before exercise.  It also includes some great tips on how to stretch safely, and a few examples of good stretching exercises for your post-exercise cool down stretching routine.

Are you on track with your flexibility training exercises to stretch safely for your fitness workouts and sports performance goals?

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