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I'm an athlete. is stretching appropriate for all workouts?
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Yes: Light stretching before a workout is good. I usually like to have athletes perform a light stretch, then a short warm up, then a more aggressive stretch before a strenuous workout. Stretching after your workout is also helpful. Dr l.
Answered 10/3/2016
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