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Stretching is an integral part of comprehensive training. Whether you are exercising with strength or focusing more on improving your performance, ending your training session with a few minutes of stretching is like a ‘full stop on i’. It allows you to relax, reduces the feeling of soreness and lowers the heart rate.
It is worth knowing that stretching can be practiced outside of the daily training plan. It will improve flexibility and have a great impact on your well-being. Find out more about the different stretching techniques and their positive effects on your body.
Types of stretching
There are 3 basic types of stretching exercises. It is:
- Static stretching, which is based primarily on the uniform relaxation of the body. It is an extremely relaxing form of physical activity. Static stretching consists in maintaining a specific position for several or several dozen seconds, e.g. during alternating lunges of the legs.
- Dynamic stretching, which involves stretching a muscle or the entire muscle part quite quickly, and then vigorously returning to a state of rest. These exercises are performed in series with a specific, individually adjusted number of repetitions.
- Rotation of joints, which consists in properly warming up the joints by performing rotational movements.
Stretch types
The types of stretching are, in turn, divided into several basic types:
- Isometric stretching, which is classified as static stretching. While performing this type of exercise, muscles should be tensed, relaxed and finally stretched.
- Dynamic stretching, often used also at the beginning of training as a warm-up. It is based on various types of swing and circulation of selected parts of the body in order to gradually increase their range of motion.
- Ballistic stretching is dedicated to more advanced people and consists in performing movements resembling rocking or a pendulum. At the same time, intense exercises are performed that stretch the muscles.
- PNF stretching is based on the use of neuromuscular patterns to increase muscle flexibility and flexibility. PNF stretching works great when performed with a training partner.
- Stretching the SMR is a type of massage combined with acupressure. Special rollers are used for this, which are designed to quickly and effectively release tense muscles.
How to prepare for stretching?
Flexibility training does not require much preparation from you. The most important thing is to choose the right training method, which an experienced instructor can help with. Additionally, it is worth remembering about comfortable, non-binding movements of clothes. In this case, Treen thermoactive clothes will be perfect.
Dynamic stretching can significantly increase the pulse and body temperature, so it is worth taking care of good moisture removal from the skin. Treen thermal underwear is an excellent choice for both professional athletes and amateurs. Not only it is comfortable, but it will also keep the skin dry and provide exceptional training comfort.
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