When are Dynamic Movement & Static Stretching Appropriate?
You bet stretching is important…at any age and before any level of exercise. But did you know there were two distinct types of stretching? Thanks Coach Paul Barry for laying it out for us. Static Stretching Clinical studies have found that static stretching prior to athletic activity can negatively impact performance & can create ongoing performance deficits. A clear link has also been found that static stretching prior to athletic activity can be a precursor to later injuries. Static stretching does have...