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 | | Static: Static stretching is often seen in the health clubs or at sporting events when athletes slowly stretch their muscles to the end point of movement and hold the stretch for a period of time, such as doing a split. | | | Pausing to stretch the major muscle groups you are using (such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves) may help to reduce your risk of injury and can loosen your stride for better performance. | | | As the stretch is repeated, the muscle relaxes, and you avoid overstretching, which can lead to injury. |
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| | Stretching - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Stretching is also believed to help to prevent injury to tendons, ligaments and muscles by improving muscular elasticity and tone. | | | Static stretching, whereby muscles are gradually stretched with the body at rest | | | There is some controversy over the most effective methods of stretching, and whether some stretches, such as ballistic, or "bouncing", stretches, may actually be harmful. |
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| | Isometric stretching is a type of stretching which involves the resistance of muscle groups through isometric contractions (Glos.7) i.e.tensing, of the stretched muscles. | | | While stretching is good for the body in general, and vital in the martial arts, it can be counter-productive if not done properly. | | | If one does not have the time to stretch all of them, then one should at least seek to stretch the muscles that will be most heavily worked out in the training session. |
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| | The increased blood flow to the muscles aids in the flexibility gains from stretching and is an important component for injury prevention. | | | The post-workout stretch is thought to aid in recovery. | | | Within a session, each subsequent stretch of a particular muscle group seems to give progressively more flexibility. |
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| | Aging Well Village - Fitness - Stretching Exercises |
| | Stretching exercises are thought to give you more freedom of movement to do the things you need to do and the things you like to do. | | | Stretching your muscles before they are warmed up may result in injury. | | | Slowly stretch into the desired position, as far as possible without pain, and hold the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds. |
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| | Stretching (Body Piercing) Encyclopedia Article, Description, History and Biography @ ArtisticNudity.com |
| | Most stretching methods do not create a wound, properly stretched piercings do not need to heal after being stretched, although they are usually given a "rest" before further stretching. | | | More primitive verisions of all modern stretching techniques are known to exist, in one degree or another. | | | Stone, fossilized materials, woods, bone, horn and glass are not uncommon in stretched piercings. |
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| | Ancient Art of Labia Stretching: from tribal women to modern women elongating their vaginal lips. |
| | The artistic nature of stretching the inner vaginal lips is perceived by the provocative change that a woman does to her body. | | | Our journey shall continue long into the future with your daughters stretching their labia as we seek to understand what it means to be human and perform an ancient art upon the labia. | | | You have seen a small preview about what is labia stretching and now you can learn and experience this art form to its fullest. |
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| | STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY - Types of Stretching |
| | After assuming an initial passive stretch, the muscle being stretched is isometrically contracted for 7-15 seconds, after which the muscle is briefly relaxed for 2-3 seconds, and then immediately subjected to a passive stretch which stretches the muscle even further than the initial passive stretch. | | | Isometric stretches also help to develop strength in the "tensed" muscles (which helps to develop static-active flexibility), and seems to decrease the amount of pain usually associated with stretching. | | | stretching techniques in which a muscle group is passively stretched, then contracts isometrically against resistance while in the stretched position, and then is passively stretched again through the resulting increased range of motion. |
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| | Stretching & Warm-up Instructional Videos |
| | Stretching and relaxing is becoming more and more popular as fitness awareness increases. | | | It is a slow continuous stretching that flows from the inside to create a healthy, well-proportioned body with muscles that are taut rather than bulging. | | | Soul Stretches is the result of Bien-Amie's 20 years of experience as a top fitness and wellness practitioner. |
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| | Five Fantastic Stretching Exercises |
| | "They stretch their gastroc muscles (as above) without realizing there’s a similar stretch for the soleus." The soleus is the other major muscle in the calf, located in front of the gastroc. | | | Grasping the "under" leg with both hands, pull the knee toward your chest until you feel the stretch in your buttocks and hips. | | | The best way to do this exercise, however, is not with your foot on a stool, but rather while lying on your back. |
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| | Movin with Marty - Stretching: Do It, But Do It Right |
| | The first response your muscle makes to a stretch is to resist; after it's convinced there is no pain involved, it will relax. | | | Stretching restores flexibility to muscles that you haven't used in a long time. | | | This type of stretching can be applied to any muscle group in your body. |
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| | PNF stretching - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music |
| | PNF stretching (“proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation”) is a method to increase one's flexibility, in which a muscle is alternatingly stretched passively and contracted. | | | Advocates suggest that PNF stretching is typically more effective and more comfortable than conventional stretching, based on the theory that it works with the body's own neural mechanisms. | | | First, the relaxed muscle is stretched by an external force, such as an exercise partner, or by ones own body weight against the floor, a wall, or similar resistance. |
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| | Stretching too hard will make your muscles sore and tight, so be patient and allow your flexibility to develop over time. | | | It is essential to stretch before any Tai Chi or Wushu workout in order to prevent injury and prepare you for the best possible practice. | | | Flexibility is helpful to your performance because it allows you to concentrate on breathing, position, pace, etc. rather than the limits placed on your motion due to poorly stretched muscles. |
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| | Cool Running :: Stay Loose: Stretches for Runners |
| | If the stretch is applied slowly, however, this contraction reflex is avoided, muscle tension falls, and you may stretch the muscle further. | | | Do not stretch beyond the point where you begin to feel tightness in the muscle. | | | If a stretch is applied too quickly, the muscle responds with a strong contraction, increasing tension. |
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| | Stretching for Rowers |
| | Repetitive contractions of the agonist muscle are used to produce quick stretches of the antagonist muscle. | | | Passive stretching a specific antagonist muscle by placing it in a maximal position and holding it for an extended amount of time, 30-60 seconds | | | This will result in damage to the muscle causing tearing of the fibers eventually leading to pain, soreness, tightness, and potential dysfunction. |
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| | Amazon.com: Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching): Books |
| | Stretching is an important part of any exercise regime and this book helps out by providing a necessary guide to stretching. | | | The type of stretching Anderson recommends--called "static," meaning you sit in one place and hold the stretch for a specified amount of time--isn't exactly trendy, but it remains the most accessible way for entry-level exercisers to improve their flexibility. | | | There are stretches for exercising nearly everything, including some muscles it hadn't occured to me I had. |
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| | Stretching: Focus on flexibility |
| | Stretching relaxes tight, tense muscles that often accompany stress. | | | In addition to stretching major muscle groups, stretch muscles and joints that you routinely use at work or play. | | | Basic stretches to improve your flexibility focus on your body's major muscle groups: calf, thigh, hip, lower back, neck and shoulder. |
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| | SeniorCitizens.Com : Senior Health : Fitness : Stretching |
| | While stretching won't help you lose weight or increase the strength of your muscles, it does improve posture, circulation, and balance; lengthens muscles; soothes painful joints; lowers blood pressure; minimizes postworkout fatigue and pain; and prevents or helps relieve lower-back pain. | | | Next to a lack of time or knowledge, what probably deters most exercisers from stretching is confusion over the five schools of thought on technique: static, ballistic, active, and passive stretching, plus PNF, or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation. | | | "Stretching is like the neglected middle child in the 'fitness family'; it is just as important as the other two siblings -- cardiovascular conditioning and strength training. |
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| | Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) Techniques for Athletes — Athletic Stretching Techniques |
| | This method of stretching is also known to work with the body's natural physiological makeup to improve circulation and increase the elasticity of muscle joints and fascia. | | | Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is one of the methods of stretching most used by today's athletes, massage therapists, personal/athletic trainers, and professionals. | | | These are just some of the important tools that can be utilized to improve flexibility and help alleviate problems associated with many over-use injuries such as carpel tunnel, tennis elbow, lower back problems, and other ailments resulting from a lack of flexibility. |
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| | If you really feel you must stretch, jog or walk for 5 or 10 minutes before stretching to warm those muscles up and to get blood flowing. | | | Running coaches and/or aerobics instructors are also great sources of information and usually are quite willing to demonstrate specific stretching techniques. | | | Even if you presently have poor flexibility, a regular stretching program will greatly improve your range of motion through static stretching. |
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| | Amazon.co.uk: Stretching: Books |
| | More seriously, there's no mention that you should only stretch warm muscles to minimize risk of injury, and even some of the stretches themselves put unnecessary strain on joints and would better be replaced by safer alternatives. | | | People with various aches and pains might also find this book helpful to stretch out their painful muscles and joints. | | | With these two books, one can learn how to both stretch and strenghten their spine. |
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| | Erections also help stretching, if they are not painful. | | | For full effect, it is best to wear boxer shorts that let the penis hang free, rather than briefs which support the penis and tend to limit the tension of the stretching. | | | After the tape is in place, the head must be free inside the skin so that it can move and exert forward pressure, which is what will stretch the shaft skin. |
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| | Stretching advice and stretching exercises for free |
| | Always warm up the body prior to stretching, as this increases blood flow around the body, which in turn makes the muscles more supple. | | | Hold the stretch until you feel the muscle loosen off, then repeat for a further 15 seconds. | | | After exercise, slowly bring your heart rate down before you begin stretching in order to avoid blood pooling within your muscles, which can lead to cramp and dizzy spells. |
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| | The right way to stretch is slow and relaxed. | | | The purpose of warm-ups includes: keeping muscles supple, increasing range of motion of joints, enhancing flexibility, improving coordination, increasing body temperature and heart rate, increasing blood flow to muscles and preventing injuries. | | | This can actually cause you to pull the muscle you are trying to stretch. |
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| | Static Stretching Exercises |
| | The aim is to relax the muscles and facilitate an improvement in maximum range of motion. | | | You should feel the stretch across your chest and in the biceps | | | You will feel the stretch along the length of the spine and in the muscles around the right hip |
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| | Amazon.com: Stretching: Books |
| | Stretching improves flexibility and energizes the body, but it is also important for good posture. | | | STRETCHING is an excellent guide to more stretching techniques than I have ever seen in an exercise routine/stretching routine DVD. | | | Targeted warm-up and cool-down stretches prevent sports injuries, while others effectively counter aches and pains, bad posture, and the effects of aging. |
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| | People loved its simplicity and clarity, while trainers and doctors found it to be such a valuable resource they recommended it to patients and clients. | | | The basic principles of staying flexible and fit for a lifetime are the same. | | | No matter what kind of shape you're in or what kind of activity you do, stretching relieves stress and gets you ready for action. |
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| | FightingArts.com - Article Search |
| | The most common fault in stretching is not that we don't stretch, or even stretch the major muscles adequately, but that we fail to stretch the minor muscles. | | | One aspect of stretching which seems to be almost universally ignored is the stretch which should be done during the cooling off period. | | | Stretch Yourself - 1: Misconceptions on Stretching and Flexibility and the Method of Testing Your Potential to Do a Side Split |
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| | Everyday he did a series of stretching exercises aimed at his lower back, leg hamstring and upper torso muscle assemblages. | | | Be aware that extremes in stretching can cause injuries so take it one moderate step at a time. | | | You will find this stretches your lower back muscles very effectively. |
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| | Stretching Flexibility Exercises 2: What science has to say about the performance benefits of flexibility training | | | Stretching Flexibility Exercises 1: What science has to say about the performance benefits of flexibility training | | | Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Despite the claims for PNF, you still can't beat static stretching |
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| | howtostretch.com |
| | This page has explanations and pictures of body positions, foot positions, hand positions, shoulder positions, etc., that are important for properly stretching your body.The information on this page will help to prevent injuries, and allow you to develop to your maximum potential. | | | A good idea is to begin your routine with Neck Stretches. | | | Consult your physician if in doubt about your physical condition before embarking on a stretching program. |
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| | Stretch Yourself 1: Misconceptions on Stretching and Flexibility and the Method of Testing Your Potential to Do a Side ... |
| | Even though this column is titled “Stretch Yourself” it will deal with nearly all aspects of physical training as all of them are interrelated and should not be considered separately. | | | That static stretches, such as attempts at doing splits, are to be done during a warm-up to improve range of motion and prevent injuries | | | My area of expertise is conditioning for sports and martial arts, but I am most known by martial artists as the author of the book Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training and of video Secrets of Stretching. |
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| | Anal Stretching: The BME Encyclopedia |
| | Done slowly the process should be pleasurable (and a little painful as well). | | | Other than the ability to engage in heavier anal play, no functional change is made to digestion or defecation. | | | Done carefully, anal stretching can safely and without negative side-effect result in rectal circumferences of 15" and more. |
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| | Over 100 Unique Stretching and Flexibility Exercises |
| | Whether you're an athlete, coach, trainer or just somebody who enjoys taking care of their health and fitness, you'll find all the stretching, flexibilty and sports injury information you need, right here. | | | Click on one of the options below to see how our stretching techniques and photographs can help you. | | | Or maybe you're just looking to loosen up those tight, stiff muscles and joints. |
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| | There is some controversy over which types of stretches are most effective and if some stretches may actually be harmful (For instance, it has been said that bouncing stretches may be harmful). | | | Doing so helps to prevent injury by getting muscles and tendons used to the extreme limits of their range of movement in a controlled manner. | | | Stretching is important before many acts of physical exertion. |
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| | Stretching and Flexibility - Introduction |
| | I (Brad Appleton - the author of this document) do not claim to be any kind of expert on stretching, anatomy, physiology, or any other biological science. | | | If you have any doubt (and even if you don't) you should always check with your doctor before trying any new exercise or exercise technique. | | | I have also tried to leave out any of my own personal opinions or feelings and just state the facts as related to me by the real experts. |
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| | NOTE: This stretch is difficult for beginners because many have trouble balancing on 1 foot - the side lying stretch is a much better alternative! | | | NOTE: Before performing any stretching exercises, make sure you warm up for 5-10 minutes! | | | In general, calf stretches that bend the knee of the calf being stretched focus on the soleus muscle while stretches that extend the knee focus on the gastrocnemius muscle. |
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| | Stretching muscles and stretching exercises |
| | Stretching muscles and stretching exercises will prevent injury and help prepare your body for the exercise to follow. | | | There are currently over 200 different stretches and warm up advice on a number of different sports within our members area. | | | Reading notes on how to stretch will provide the necessary guidelines. |
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| | The Stretching and Sports Injury Newsletter - Archives |
| | Please feel free to browse through our archives at your leisure. | | | Why are they so common, and what can you do to prevent them? | | | You may even want to bookmark this page as a handy reference for information on stretching and sports injury prevention. |
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| | Stretching! |
| | The book STRETCHING was first published in 1975 when fitness awareness was in its infancy. | | | This website offers the book STRETCHING along with many other publications and products which Bob and Jean have developed into a mailorder/ publishing business. | | | In August we began posting THOUGHTS FOR THE MONTH BY DR. JERRY LYNCH (about the mental part of stretching/ exercising) Check it out. |
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| | Carol Dickman's Stretch Central |
| | Please consult with your doctor before beginning a stretching or yoga practice, and listen to your own body and its limitations. | | | InteliHealth Healthy Home catalog said of the Bed Top Yoga and Seated Yoga videos “For years, health experts have recommended the practice of yoga for relaxation, stretching, and all around well being. | | | That's why we are so pleased to offer these excellent beginner videos, created for use in your own home!” |
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| | Welcome to stadion.com and stretching.info: Your No-Nonsense Authority on Stretching and Flexibility, Mental Toughness, ... |
| | Your No-Nonsense Authority on Stretching and Flexibility, Mental Toughness, Strength, Speed, Power, Jumping Ability, Endurance, Coordination, Agility, Technique, and Sports Nutrition for All Sports and Martial Arts | | | Welcome to stadion.com and stretching.info: Your No-Nonsense Authority on Stretching and Flexibility, Mental Toughness, Strength, Speed, Power, Jumping Ability, Endurance, Coordination, Agility, Technique, and Sports Nutrition for All Sports and Martial Arts | | | Errors in Stretching for Sports and Martial Arts |
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