stretching

Tarckives Bikes
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i noticed that lately my legs have gotten really tense, and as a result i can’t just hop on my bike and tear it up. i need to start stretching, so i looked up some stretches and thought i would share.

Easy Stretch Stage- Stretch to where you feel a slight, easy stretch and hold this for 15-30 seconds. As you hold this stretch the tension should diminish. If it doesn’t, ease off slightly into a more comfortable stretch.

Developmental Stretch Stage - After holding the easy stretch, move a little farther into the stretch until you feel mild tension again. Hold this stretch a further 15-30 seconds. Stretch tension should slightly diminish or stay the same. If the tension increases or becomes painful you are overstretching and need to ease off a bit.

http://www.fitsugar.com/903425 <-- actual stretches to do

anyone have any other good stretching suggestions, like methods or routines you use?

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Don’t stretch muscles that aren’t warmed up ever!!!

Stretching is really important, but it’s a tool that needs to be used properly.

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you are forgetting about the warming up stage.

first warm up, then do intense exertion, then stretch after. stretching before causes more injuries than none at all.

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stretching is the most overrated athletic activity imaginable

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Stretching is for old people.