http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/ The adventures of a male nurse navigating through life, staying fit, surviving the journey. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 22:23:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-695 Thu, 07 May 2009 22:42:56 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-695 [...] talked about my views on Flexibility and the importance of stretching here. Let’s revisit the major [...]

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-141 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:50:17 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-141 Actually, stretching before a workout can be counterproductive and even harmful when training for either strength or size. Stretching does just what it says to a muscle, and a stretched out muscle is both weaker and less stable. What is important is to warm up the muscles to be used prior to a workout. Get on a stair climber before doing squats, for example, use light weight before moving on to heavy weights. Save the stretches for after the workout. Stretching a muscle that has not been properly warmed up can cause injury before the workout even begins.

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-700 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:50:00 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-700 Actually, stretching before a workout can be counterproductive and even harmful when training for either strength or size. Stretching does just what it says to a muscle, and a stretched out muscle is both weaker and less stable. What is important is to warm up the muscles to be used prior to a workout. Get on a stair climber before doing squats, for example, use light weight before moving on to heavy weights. Save the stretches for after the workout. Stretching a muscle that has not been properly warmed up can cause injury before the workout even begins.

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-140 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:36:33 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-140 @Healthy Yes it is.

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-699 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:36:00 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-699 @Healthy Yes it is.

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-139 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:19:38 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-139 Now that’s a scary picture!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-698 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:19:00 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-698 Now that’s a scary picture!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-138 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:36:16 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-138 @Rachel I’ve attempted Yoga years ago… it’s NOT easy. You go girl!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-697 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:36:00 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-697 @Rachel I’ve attempted Yoga years ago… it’s NOT easy. You go girl!

]]> http://mystrongmedicine.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-137 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:56:33 +0000 http://2bestrong.wordpress.com/2008/06/22/push-it-out-stretch-it-out-wayyy-out/#comment-137 Need to stretch. Yoga is best, although it’s tough to get done at home. Thanks for the reminder.

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