Too often, research based on pathological populations is extrapolated and applied to healthy individuals. One common example is static core endurance training. Here’s an excerpt from Shinkle et al., 2012 on the topic: In sports, muscular demands vary greatly from athlete to athlete. This makes it very difficult to have one statement that will address…
Static stretching can be useful for increasing joint range of motion (ROM), but for it to be truly effective, you must stretch often. How often? Research indicates that daily stretching is best, and if you can do it multiple times a day, the results are even better. In a study conducted by Cipriani et al….
Learn the essential do’s and don’ts of stretching to improve flexibility, prevent injuries, enhance range of motion, and support better strength-training performance.