Enhance flexibility and mobility with dynamic stretching.
Try this routine for a head-to-toe stretch experience.
First things first: What is dynamic stretching?
The first stretch that probably comes to mind is reaching down to touch your toes.
Dynamic stretches are best done as a warm-up to prime your body for exercise, per the HSS.
Static stretches are best done as a cooldown after your workout sesh to improve flexibility and prevent injury.
(Stretching cold musclesin this way before a workout could lead to a muscle injury.)
(And if you want evenmoreoptions, check out thesestretching appsor take astretching class!)
How to do it:
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Stephanie Solovy,CorePower Yogainstructor, recommends this dynamic stretch.
Tip:To make this move harder, you might do a jump squat.
At bottom of your squat, push through your feet to jump explosively off the ground.
Nashville-based certified personal trainer and fitness instructor
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Who says you have to be standing or kneeling to get a good warmup in?
This movement lets you cater to your core by parking it on the ground.
According to Ligler, one of the best ways to do so is to get loosey goosey with it.
Plank pike-up to push-up
Think of these as elevatedinchwormpush-ups.
FAQ
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What are the cons of dynamic stretching?
Doing too much too fast could result in injury.
Start off gently with fewer reps until you feel comfortable with the moves.
Is it better to stretch at night or in the morning?
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