Relax your body and mind with these key moves.
Before a workout, dynamic stretches, which involve continuous movement, are best.
“You’re trying to combat daily stimulus that makes you tight and stiff,” she says.
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This allows you to become familiar with how a muscle feels when it’s working, she explains.
As previously mentioned, stretching before and after a workout can be beneficial for different reasons.
Dynamic stretches are best to do before your workout while static stretches are optimal afterwards.
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