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Just n Motion • How to Stretch like an athlete

April 10, 2017
Just n Motion • How to stretch like an athlete

Exercise greetings from Just n Motion! This month we are going to focus on How to stretch and prepare your joints and muscles for running and prior to physical activity – Pro-Athlete-style Some of you may find yourselves in the dark about stretching so let’s start with the answer to a few basic questions I get asked frequently: What is Stretching? Stretching is  a physical activity that involves the movement of a joint into a biomechnical position that improves the flexibility of the muscle as well as the eccentric/ lengthening component of the muscle. Why is stretching important? Stretching is the…

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