Stretching and Mobility for Runners: Why you should stretch and why mobility is different.
M4A•Episode home
Manage episode 403352014 series 3116376
Content provided by Run_Painless. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Run_Painless or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
In order for stretching to be effective it has to be performed consistently. That means daily. There is good evidence that static stretching should be performed only after running (especially on race/interval days) and rolling should be done before you run/race. My favorite roller is the Vector T-pin (www.tpinmuscletherapy.com use code “BRIANB” at checkout for a 10% discount) and once you see its patented design you will understand why it’s the only one I use now. Also you want to hold those static stretches at least 30-60 seconds with longer being better for the muscles overall. If you have any questions or comments send them my way at brian@company5k.com and I’ll be happy to get back to you soon. Thanks for listening.
…
continue reading
40 episodes