Who Else Hates Stretching Before Or After A Strength Training Session?
Do you hate stretching before or after a workout? The good news is you don't have to. Exercise Coach founder Brian Cygan and franchisee Amy Hudson explore some common myths regarding stretching before and after an exercise in the newest episode of the "Strength Changes Everything" podcast.
Myth No. 1: Stretching Will Prevent The Chances Of Injury.
In terms of preventing injuries, stretching has been shown to have no impact on the likelihood of injury in numerous studies. Even in uncontrolled environments like sports, stretching doesn't seem to have an effect on the odds of getting injured.
Myth No. 2: Stretching After A Workout Will Reduce Muscle Soreness.
Several studies show that stretching before or after exercise has no impact on delayed muscle soreness. One of the best things you can do to prevent muscle soreness is to get your body into motion sooner.
Myth No. 3: Strength Training Will Make Muscles Tight Or Inflexible.
Resistance training has been shown to improve flexibility, not reduce it. It's very common that when people start to engage in a safe and effective strength training program, they will start to move better too — especially those who have experienced the effects of aging. Stretching is great for relaxation, but it's not a necessary component of a strength training program.
Learn more about the relationship between strength training and stretching in episode 46 of the "Strength Changes Everything" podcast.
