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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretching#Possible_Benefits
More lifestyle optimization! For the past year, I have basically completely stopped stretching before I run (I run about 5 miles a day). And the reason was basically that Wikipedia article which says that
I have not had any major injuries this year, so I will probably just continue the no stretching routine. But please tell me if you think that is a bad idea. Of course, Wikipedia is probably not the best source and PF probably is not much better but anyway...
Since my other lifestyle optimizations have been so popular here , I thought I would share this one as well.
More lifestyle optimization! For the past year, I have basically completely stopped stretching before I run (I run about 5 miles a day). And the reason was basically that Wikipedia article which says that
The results of Andersen’s research are somewhat limited, due to the nature of the literature he selected; however, his findings suggest that stretching has no beneficial effects on injury reduction.
I have not had any major injuries this year, so I will probably just continue the no stretching routine. But please tell me if you think that is a bad idea. Of course, Wikipedia is probably not the best source and PF probably is not much better but anyway...
Since my other lifestyle optimizations have been so popular here , I thought I would share this one as well.