Stretching is essential to having a good workout, and most important, to not injure yourself. Stretching causes blood flow through the body and helps it warmup by loosening the joints and tension in the muscles. One thing That I was taught during my days of sports, was the importance of dynamic stretches. Dynamic stretches are more speed and momentum based movements geared towards a persons natural range of motion. Below are a few Examples of Dynamic Stretches.
DYNAMIC STRETCHING
Butt Kicks: ( Run except you move your feet towards your butt rapidly)
High Knee: (Sprint, Raising Knees High Past Your Waistline Throughout)
Back Pedal: (Jog Backwards, 20-30ft is Enough)
Frankenstein:( Almost Like Marching. Example: Raise Your Left Leg High as You Can while reaching out
with Your right arm to touch the toes of your left leg as it reaches its high point while Keeping it Straight.
Alternate left and right legs)
Knee Hug: While Walking forward, Bring Your Knee To your Chest and Hug it.
*These are just a few types of dynamic stretches. They can be done in your local gym, at home, even outside. Make sure to give yourself enough distance to get a stretch. 30ft should be enough.
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