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Reader to Reader: To stretch or not to stretch?
By Catherine Lee on 02/07/2007 10:30:41
How important is it to stretch? And when's the best time to do so? Here's what you thought
, how and why to stretch have left him more confused than ever. Can you help him out with some no-nonsense advice?"I am new to running and am just waiting to recover from my knee pain (having overdone it early on). I have read some articles online about
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Strike A Pose - Stretches
By Jon Bowskill on 25/06/2002 17:36:31
Stretches to improve your posture
and your back leg out behind you. From here, keep an upright posture, and then slowly lean forwards and rotate away from the hip of the leg which is stretched out behind you. You should feel the stretch in the top of this hip. Once you feel the stretch
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RW's Deeper Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:21:33
If you're comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives
UAN: Article type:++needs pics++-->If youre comfortable with the basic stretches, try these more advanced alternatives. 1. Kneeling quadriceps stretch against wallYour rearmost shin and the top of your foot should be flat against the wall, as you
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The RW Complete Guide To Stretching
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 16:38:43
Just for runners: an eight-stretch routine, a three-minute routine, and some advanced alternatives for real stretch-lovers
This eight-stretch routine will keep you flexible in all your main running muscles. Follow it after every run, or once or twice a week it depends how naturally flexible you are. If youre pushed for time, try the three-minute alternatives; if you
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60-Second Guide: Stretching
By Alice Palmer on 26/05/2009 10:34:08
Run safe, strong and injury-free - wise up to the whats, whys and whens of stretching
GETTY IMAGESIf you've been running well and your muscles feel fine, stretching might seem like a waste of good running time. But scheduling in some stretching could slash your chance of getting injured, help you recover from existing injuries
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RW's Whole-Body Stretches
By Runner's World on 25/06/2002 17:25:36
How to stretch more than one muscle group at once
UAN: Article type:++needs pics++-->These stretch more than one muscle group at once including your upper body, an often-neglected area in runners. 1. Downward-facing dogKeep your feet hip-width apart and your hands shoulder-width apart. Keep
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Five Essential Injury-Beating Stretches
By Sarah Connors & Sam Murphy on 06/01/2011 17:23:24
Five top stretches from ASICS PRO Team member and Super Six Physio Sarah Connors
foot on the floor in front and your right leg out behind, knee resting on the floor.Exercise: Keeping the pelvis in a neutral position (it's easiest to do this by gently tightening the tummy muscles), slowly lean forwards. You should feel a stretch
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ASICS Super Six Expert Video: Calf stretches
By on 25/02/2011 17:26:15
Next in our series of videos from the ASICS PRO Team experts - look after your hard-working legs with these calf stretches from PRO Team physiotherapist Sarah Connors
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Q+A: How long should I hold a stretch?
By Martin Haines on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q On a recent visit to a podiatrist I was given a stretching programme in which I was told to hold each stretch for up to 15 minutes. I was surprised by the length of these stretches, as Ive always been told that you should do stretches in three
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Yoga for Runners: Stretch Your Way to a Faster 5K
By Alexandra Rees on 27/04/2011 10:55:10
Discover how yoga could help your running, and why nursery rhymes are actually very scientific...
of the class again requires full contraction of the abdominals and stretches the ITB in a way you never knew was possible.You don't need to be one of those annoyingly smug, flexible people to benefit from yoga. Even if touching your toes seems like a distant
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