Comments on: Sports Science Update: Stretch First To Run Slower

By: mackenziemadison

mackenziemadison — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:53:50 +0000

Dynamic stretching way over-rules static stretching in most research. Static stretching over stretches the muscles increasing range of motion too much and increasing overall laxity of the muscles.

As an Masters student in Exercise Physiology: here is what some research and evidence I have looked at says:

Dynamic stretching increases the power for both slow and fast movements to enhance musculature performance. (Manoel et al., 2008) Two possibilities have been suggested as to why dynamic stretching induces greater muscle power output. First, muscle temperature increases have in turn increased dynamic short-duration performances from intramuscular friction that occurs during exercise. (Bishop, 2003) Increased muscle temperatures allows for an increase in the transmission rate of impulses and ultimately an increase in the force-velocity relationship. Second, the neuromuscular mechanism of a postactivation potentiation and postcontraction sensory discharge increase overall muscle force. Essentially, the increase in neural activity movement reflexes pre-condition the muscles allowing for powerful force contraction. (McMillian et al., 2006)

By: bigderr4

bigderr4 — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:36:48 +0000

What would happen if you reduced to time to 8-10 minutes? Just a thought. 16 minutes maybe to long.

By: SFry

SFry — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:13:26 +0000

16 minutes sounds like a lot of static stretching. What about a brief stretching session? What about dynamic stretches?

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