Gaining Flexibility—It’s a Stretch
GAINING FLEXIBILITY—IT’S A STRETCH I used to do a full set of stretches before I went out for a run. But lately I’ve read that stretching muscles before they’re warmed up can actually hurt them. So now I just take a 10-minute quick walk before I get into my jog. However, I’ve actually begun to perform more stretches—just not before I run or I jump into other aerobic activities. Two to three times a week I go through a routine where I stretch muscles critical for mobility—my hamstrings, hip flexors and quadriceps. This includes squats, clamshells, step-ups, standing quad stretches...