#58 - Does stretching even work?

Stretching. Is it a waste of time, necessary for performance, or something in between?

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In this episode we talk about what stretching actually does to the body and when it makes sense. You'll get answers to:

• Which muscles typically need stretching?
• Whether it helps with injuries, soreness and stiffness
• How muscles react when we stretch them, both physically and via the nervous system
• What is the difference between static, dynamic and PNF stretching?
• Why stretching can provide both better mobility and peace of mind in the body

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We also talk about muscle tension and why it occurs, and what sedentary work, stress and one-sided training have to do with it.

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Finally, you'll get concrete advice on how to use stretching in practice. Whether you want to get better at your sport, avoid cramps, or sleep better.

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Find the episode here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kLabAMfy5OOgfy8rZgg4V?si=bbf2c162843d463b