Static Stretching: What is it and When Should You Do it
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How easy is it to complete your daily workout then skip the cooldown afterward? Probably too easy. This may be due to a lack of time, boredom with the stretches, or a lack of awareness regarding the importance of a post-workout cooldown. Whether your exercise involves a HIIT routine, jogging, swimming, weight lifting, or rowing with the Ski-Row Air or Ski-Row Air + PWR, static stretching should be a part of your daily routine. Athletes and everyday people can benefit from static stretching, or passive stretching as some call it. This article will specifically discuss static stretching, how it differs from dynamic stretching, how and when to do it, its benefits, and some examples of how to accomplish this. What Is Static Stretching and When Is It Used? Static stretching involves holding a particular stretch for a certain amount of
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