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What is a Stretch Shortening Cycle?

Introduction A stretch-shortening cycle (SSC) is an active stretch (eccentric contraction) of a muscle followed by an immediate shortening (concentric contraction) of that same muscle. Research Studies The increased performance benefit associated with muscle contractions that take place during SSCs has been the focus of much research in order to determine the true nature of… Read More

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Three Great Exercises to Improve Your Flexibility – and How to Get Started

Introduction Keeping your body flexible is key for dodging (aka reducing the likelihood of) injuries, maintaining good posture, and ensuring smooth joint movements. Being ‘flexible’ facilitates your muscles to work effectively without straining. Flexibility also helps with blood circulation, delivering much-needed oxygen and nutrients to your body, which can speed up recovery after workouts and… Read More

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Stretching Exercises for Enhancing Your Workout

Introduction When it comes to exercise and fitness, stretching can often take a back seat, being overlooked amid more intense or other activities. Still, this stretching holds significant potential for a variety of reasons. For example, knowing what stretches to do before running or which ones to perform after your practice can aid in injury… Read More

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6 Quick Tips On How to Effectively Deal with Neck and Back Pain

Introduction Millions of people worldwide suffer from neck and back pain, and it can be caused in many different ways including through injury, poor posture, stress, and even through poor diet. If you are one of these people, you know how debilitating it can be. Luckily, there are ways to deal with the pain that… Read More

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4 Ways to Improve Flexibility

Introduction Flexibility is commonly defined as the ability to bend easily and without breaking, although it is not often thought of in these precise terms with regard to the human body. However, this definition underscores the importance of flexibility in our day-to-day lives; it speaks to healthy abilities in our joints and muscle groups. You… Read More

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Stretching 101: The Best Times to Stretch and the Best Ways to Do It

Needless to say, exercise is important and does wonders for your health and well-being. But what about stretching? Is it essential or just an optional part of your exercise routine? In this article, we will help you understand why different types of stretching can help you: Improve agility and athleticism; Decrease your risk of injury;… Read More

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5 Stretching Do’s and Don’ts

Stretching plays a very important role when it comes to exercise. And, even if you do not exercise often, there are benefits to stretching. For example, when you stretch, you help your muscles relax and become more flexible. That allows you to improve performance and reduce the chance of injury. If you are (generally) sedentary… Read More