question about stretching?
11-24-2004, 02:11 PM
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well... i've been getting back into fitness last 3 months, and want to know some more about stretching for flexability? i know there are lots and lots of diff books out there, and websites, but what books in partiular are actually good, and reputable? there are some many diff theories and stuff... what can u really trust? any input is good. thanks.
Livin Loud
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11-25-2004, 01:28 AM
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believe it or not (don't use me as an example) i know a lot about fitness/health/nutrition. i just don't follow it (sometimes). but there have been times when i was really fit and really "buff" - you can stop laughing....now. anywho, stretching a little before and A LOT after a workout will do wonders for your results and your rest time. especially after a workout, stretch any muscles that you worked for at least 30 seconds. count it slowly and don't cheat. as well, while your heart rate is coming back down, loosen up any other muscles for 15 seconds. to really get some added bonus, have a protein shake made with milk. the protein will be used up right away to rebuild the tired muscle and the lactose will prevent sore muscles and the calcium will prevent stiff joints weakening of bones.
good luck....i'm actually in the process of working out right now too... i gotta condition myself to be prepared for the xmas feast where my weight will go all to he|| again!!!
good luck....i'm actually in the process of working out right now too... i gotta condition myself to be prepared for the xmas feast where my weight will go all to he|| again!!!
11-25-2004, 05:27 AM
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I usually send people here first to learn.
http://bodybuilding.com/cgi-bin/perl...n&q=stretching
If you have more questions after reading this I can talk you through it. I've been bodybuilding for about 8yrs now.
http://bodybuilding.com/cgi-bin/perl...n&q=stretching
If you have more questions after reading this I can talk you through it. I've been bodybuilding for about 8yrs now.
11-25-2004, 07:45 AM
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Originally posted by Blind:
yoga
yoga
) but how about that power yoga? that looks even more like a good total body workout, like flexability, stretching, and even toning, and stuff??? kinda interested in that!Livin Loud
11-25-2004, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by Hardwrkr:
I usually send people here first to learn.
http://bodybuilding.com/cgi-bin/perl...n&q=stretching
If you have more questions after reading this I can talk you through it. I've been bodybuilding for about 8yrs now.
I usually send people here first to learn.
http://bodybuilding.com/cgi-bin/perl...n&q=stretching
If you have more questions after reading this I can talk you through it. I've been bodybuilding for about 8yrs now.
Livin loud
P.S. thanks for all the reply's...
11-25-2004, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by Livin - Loud:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Blind:
yoga
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Blind:
yoga
) but how about that power yoga? that looks even more like a good total body workout, like flexability, stretching, and even toning, and stuff??? kinda interested in that!Livin Loud </font>[/QUOTE]It works seriously.
