Static Stretching After Training? Don't Bother

🎙️ This week, we’re tackling one of the most ingrained habits in fitness: Post-workout stretching. Is it actually helping your recovery, or just eating into your precious gym time? From outdated PE lessons to brand new research, we break down why static stretching after training might be the most overrated part of your routine and what you should be doing instead. 💪🧠

Stop Stretching | You’re doing this for no reason
Uplift Conversations, Season 02, Ep. 55
▪️ The Stretching Myth – Why post-workout stretching became “non-negotiable”
▪️ What the Science Says – 2025 research on soreness, recovery and performance 🔬
▪️ Stretching vs Strength – Where your time is actually better spent in the gym
▪️ Recovery Misconceptions – Why stretching feels good but doesn’t do what you think
▪️ Runners, Foam Rolling & Mobility – What actually helps tired legs 🏃‍♀️
▪️ Dynamic vs Static – The type of movement your body really needs
▪️ The Time-Efficient Approach – How to train smarter when life is busy ⏱️

💡 Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss:
00:00 🚫 The Most Overrated Part of Your Workout
00:33 🎙️ Why Everyone Thinks They Need to Stretch
01:26 ⏱️ Is Stretching a Waste of Gym Time?
02:18 🏫 Where This Habit Came From (PE & Gym Classes)
03:10 🤕 Does Stretching Really Help Recovery?
04:34 🔬 What the Science Actually Says (2025 Study)
05:31 🏋️ Why Strength Training Improves Mobility Anyway
06:23 🦵 Stretchy Exercises That Make You Sore
07:19 🏃‍♀️ Foam Rolling, Running & Myofascial Release
09:07 🔄 What To Do Instead of Stretching
10:31 ⚠️ Static Stretching Before Training?
10:56 🔥 The Best Warm-Up for Strength & Running
12:19 💪 Better Ways to Use 10 Extra Minutes
12:46 🤸‍♀️ Do You Actually Want to Do the Splits?
13:44 📚 Our Full Recovery Episode You Should Watch
14:13 ❤️ Training Smarter, Not Doing More