16 February 2006 20:00
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Stretching advice and stretching exercises for free
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The aims of stretching are to gently lengthen muscles before and after any form of exercise, and to improve tissue elasticity / flexibility.
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Cool down stretches after exercise
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Once you have finished any form of physical activity, you should gradually allow your heart rate and breathing to lower to a comfortable level, where talking can be performed with ease.
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Warm up stretches prior to exercise
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Perform this sequence of stretches only after you have warmed up the muscles, remember that your warm-up is the key to unlocking tight muscles, which is the cause of injury.
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