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A learning experience

Started by nashuatelegraph · 10 months ago

I’ve always known that in general it’s good to be flexible as well as strong, and stretching is important. I didn’t know that in the short term, stretching can make a body a whole lot weaker.
 
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  • Just keep stretching - the muscle will build up strength again. Have you tried working out in the pool?

    I knew a Soccer player who couldn’t even straighten up. Years of vigorous activity and no stretching has a price.

  • No, I'm waiting for the local lakes to warm up! I always did stretch, but apparently not in every way I needed... I think more cross training and strength training may be in order, too... seems part of the problem was over-using particular muscles, while others slacked off. Bad ergos at work also seem to be a factor... this stuff is complicated!

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