Q: It's a good idea to stretch before a workout right??
A: Yes and No.
Static stretching, the the kind of stretching we are all the most familiar with, can hinder your performance and decrease the effectiveness of your program. So, save the "reach for your toes" until after your workout. I use a foam roller with my clients to perform a technique referred to as Self Myofascial Release or SMR. This will release the muscles to a more neutral position for optimal performance.
Those of you who have worked with me know that choose which muscles to stretch wisely. I base it on movement assessments. As a Corrective Exercise Specialist, I work to correct muscle imbalances.
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