Coach Tip Tuesday: What Stretching Actually Is
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What is stretching, really? Why is stretching touted as such an important component of endurance training? Is it worthy of all of the hype? In a word: Yes. But what stretching actually is, exactly why it is so important, and how best to incorporate it may be different from what you’ve always thought.
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Chapters
1. Opening (00:00:00)
2. Definition of "Stretching" (00:00:16)
3. Stretching = Increased Range of Motion (00:01:22)
4. The Three Main Types of Stretches (00:03:18)
5. Stretching Best Practices (00:05:24)
6. Breathe Deeply (00:05:35)
7. Take Your Time (00:06:26)
8. Incorporate Assistive Devices as Needed (00:08:31)
9. Make it a Daily Habit (00:08:58)
10. The Bottom Line (00:10:48)
11. Closing (00:11:18)
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