warm-up routine

Why Sports Physiotherapists Say You Should Stop Static Stretching Before Runs

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Why Sports Physiotherapists Say You Should Stop Static Stretching Before Runs

For years, pre-run static stretching felt mandatory. But research reveals it temporarily weakens muscles and dulls your nervous system’s efficiency—exactly when you need peak performance. A sports physiotherapist explains what’s actually happening to your body.

Stop Sabotaging Your Workout: Why That Pre-Exercise Stretch Is Killing Your Performance

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Stop Sabotaging Your Workout: Why That Pre-Exercise Stretch Is Killing Your Performance

That comforting pre-workout stretch you’ve done since school? Research shows it’s reducing your strength and power output by up to 8 percent. Dynamic warm-ups are the evidence-backed alternative that actually prepares your body for peak performance.