STRETCHINGThe importance of stretching before we exercise

Friday, 8.4.2011

BASSAM FARASHA

Class : Grade 9

Sex : Male

Location : Class

Time : 10-15 minutes

Not to get hurt when you exercise

What is the purpose of stretching or warming up?

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WARM-UPS, consisting of stretching and flexibility exercises should be performed for a minimum of 5-7 minutes before aerobic exercise.

The right way to stretch is slow and relaxed. DO NOT BOUNCE. This can actually cause you to pull the muscle you are trying to stretch.

www.righthealth.com/Exercise

www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/stretches

www.shapefit.com/stretching-exercises-guides.html

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