The Myth of Stretching

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The Myth of Stretching: What Science Says

These sources challenge conventional wisdom regarding stretching and flexibility, primarily advocating for the reassessment of flexibility as a major component of physical fitness. We highlight limited evidence supporting static stretching's effectiveness in preventing injury, reducing muscle soreness, or significantly improving athletic performance for most individuals. Instead, the authors argue that other exercise modalities, like resistance training, offer more robust health benefits while also contributing to or maintaining functional flexibility. The "Myth of Stretching" details how static stretching can even acutely impair performance, while the "Retiring Flexibility" paper calls for the de-emphasis of stretching in exercise prescriptions to improve training efficiency and avoid misinterpretations of fitness status.

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