Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise, or Both?

Description: You're told stretch, stretch, stretch - but the bulk of scientific evidence doesn't actually support this theory.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• The bulk of the scientific evidence does not support the recommendation to stretch before exercising to prevent injury

• Most injuries occur during eccentric contraction within normal range of motion. Therefore, increasing your range of motion before exercise is unlikely to prevent injury

• Stretching appears to increase pain tolerance, which…