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Originally posted by: shortspanishguy
Originally posted by: Bateluer
Originally posted by: shortspanishguy

Anecdotal evidence and scientific studies alike indicate that stretching cold muscles does more harm than good. At worst it is possible to injure yourself by stretching cold muscles, and at best you can do little to increase the flexibility of a cold muscle. Think of your muscles as being like a piece of taffy. Warm taffy stretches as far as you can pull it, but when cold, it can break into pieces in your hands.

Also when collagen is cold it will not stretch well.
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Well, you're not supposed to do a hardcore stretch when cold. But some light, simple stretches before a run are very beneficial. If you wish, jog in place for a minute or so, then stretch.

If stretching cold muscles was bad, then you wouldn't see 3/4s of the people at competitive runs stretching before the run.
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I should mention that my degree is in exercise science. (Not trying to brag at all but hopefully makes me more credible.) There is no evidence it has a benefit. Every Doc and PT I worked with in college warned athletes never to stretch a cold muscle. They would jog for a bit and then stretch. I guess we will have to agree to disagree.
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I didn't doubt your creditability, I'm just saying that a light stretch before a run helps me run further and faster. It also seems to help avoid pain in the shins, for me anyway.

Most of this is a moot point anyway, he's conditioning for golf. What's he got to condition for? If he was over 21, I'd say to practice his beer drinking abilities. 😛
 
I like to do some light jumproping/jumping jacks and do a light stretch before a hard workout.

Actually, I think I need to go get another jump rope.
 
Originally posted by: Ktulu
I've been hitting the gym at least 5 times a week for the past month. 2-3 mile runs and free weights. Haven't noticed much difference. :Shrug:
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Thats next to no time in the weight lifting world.

Edit: Five times a week might be killing you too.
 
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