Why should you stretch before running?

Everyone knows that stretching before running is very important. In order to prevent injuries, you must stretch before exercise. But this approach is wrong. Stretching before exercise can reduce your ability to perform and increase your risk of injury. However, many runners spend a lot of time running every week, but few people take 5 to 10 minutes to do stretching exercises before and after running. So how to do stretching exercises before running effectively?

Stretching is a very necessary task. It is not just to avoid thicker thighs or swollen muscles, but a preparation to prevent muscle strain. It is a must to do before exercise, because when you exercise, you need a relaxation zone. Stretch your body first so that your body can get some exercise. Stretching the muscles is to avoid muscle strain and to move the tibia so that the limbs will not be very stiff during exercise, just like fitness athletes will do warm-up exercises before competition. How long you should stretch depends on your physical condition.

Stretching after exercise is to evaporate the lactic acid produced after exercise and avoid excessive muscle soreness.

Note:

1. Feel the stretched part. Many people focus on bending the body to a greater extent and enhancing the body's flexibility when stretching. In fact, what you should pay most attention to is which muscle to stretch.

2. Don’t hold your breath. Many people habitually hold their breath when they do deep bending movements while stretching. But once you stop breathing, your whole body will be abnormally tense and your muscles will find it difficult to fully stretch.

3. Stop at the point where you don’t feel pain. The most important thing when stretching is not to bend your body as much as possible. Some people stretch to the point where they feel intense pain, but if you overstretch, you only increase the risk of muscle pain and have little effect.

After strength training, muscles need to be stretched, which is not only beneficial for muscle shaping, but also has a good effect in preventing muscle soreness. Therefore, stretching has so many benefits, and warming up before exercise is very necessary. However, stretching must be done in moderation and with proper method, otherwise it will be counterproductive. Remember to do it in moderation, slowly and carefully.