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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Remind me what ecercise is?

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I do after

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By *hrek101Man
over a year ago

Herts

"Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

Both

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By *ealMissShadyWoman
over a year ago

St Albans/ Welsh Borders

Yes always, before and after

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You warm up first then stretch do your workout then stretch when slightly cooled down overwise you may over stretch cold muscles and get a nasty pull. Hope that helps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exercise?

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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago

Away for Christmas

"Exercise?

The sex counts

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By *t0600Man
over a year ago

elvedon

Never stretch before hand but should do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Exercise?

The sex counts "

Oh! In that case no stretching before, during or after.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"You warm up first then stretch do your workout then stretch when slightly cooled down overwise you may over stretch cold muscles and get a nasty pull. Hope that helps

I’ve been lucky to have not pulled many muscles… but the one I did pull recently had me out of commission and miserable for a week. Am hoping to never do that again.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Exercise?

The sex counts "

If you’re having sex in the gym…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"You warm up first then stretch do your workout then stretch when slightly cooled down overwise you may over stretch cold muscles and get a nasty pull. Hope that helps

I’ve been lucky to have not pulled many muscles… but the one I did pull recently had me out of commission and miserable for a week. Am hoping to never do that again."

Hope you feel better soon.

I don't stretch before working out or running but should.

I think basketball is the only time I stretch before but never after for any exercise.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I pulled both calves and my hip. I gave up after that. Hurt like billieo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Exercise is the sexercise..

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By *r GLTMan
over a year ago

Richmond Upon Thames

I do a bit of stretching before and after training but not as much as i should especially when running.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"Exercise?

The sex counts

If you’re having sex in the gym…

That's a lot of fantasy going on there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both, and then a massage gun for the days I over do myself.

I know, you can't tell from my pics, but yes, I work out haha

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"You warm up first then stretch do your workout then stretch when slightly cooled down overwise you may over stretch cold muscles and get a nasty pull. Hope that helps

I’ve been lucky to have not pulled many muscles… but the one I did pull recently had me out of commission and miserable for a week. Am hoping to never do that again.

Hope you feel better soon.

I don't stretch before working out or running but should.

I think basketball is the only time I stretch before but never after for any exercise. "

Oh I’m okay now, thanks. Just didn’t enjoy the experience much.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Both, and then a massage gun for the days I over do myself.

I know, you can't tell from my pics, but yes, I work out haha"

Massage gun? I need to try this!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always stretch before & after. Stretching’s so underrated - done right, yoga stretching can assist in changing your actual shape if so desired

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By *con7Man
over a year ago

BARNET

Both. It’s important to stretch before and after a workout

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope, I never do. Just bash on with the exercise and get out of there.

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By *ixenforfunWoman
over a year ago

banes mask

I usually just warm up but i have to take stretching more seriously. Im seizing up in places i shouldnt be

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Beforehand. A few stretches for the muscle group I am training that day and then jump into an exercise with light weight as a warmup. Different grips, widths and ways of the same exercise.

The the 2nd exercise is always max weight until failure for all exercises going forward. I do not train for reps, however min is 8. If I can do 8 too comfortably, the weight is too light.

Each their own as always. What works for me, won't for you vice versa. Find what is best for you, listen to others advice, try, experiment, stick with what's good for you rather than what the majority say is best.

Only exercise I need additional warm up and a stretch afterwards is heavy deadlifts. I always decompress my spine after deadlifting.

Good luck. May the gains be swift.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I generally park my car a couple of miles away from the gym, walk there, that’s my warm up. I will then stretch afterwards.

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By *ovetolick78Man
over a year ago

The Shire

Work is my exercise... although I do need to do a bit more strching.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

Never

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By *zeroMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Always stretch before and do a little cool down.

It makes a world of difference for me.

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By *acktofront82Man
over a year ago

Mid Wales

I never do but should. There again time is always an issue.

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By *hristopherd999Man
over a year ago

Brentwood

What's a gym?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Both, and then a massage gun for the days I over do myself.

I know, you can't tell from my pics, but yes, I work out haha

Massage gun? I need to try this!"

Really helps. I over did leg day last week and couldn't walk for 2 days. Massage gun bought, and the joints eased up and relaxed almost instantly!

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

Dynamic warm up to mobilise.

Stretching after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do a slight warmup stretch before using weights and then Sunday on my rest day I do a stretch session including range of motion and foam rolling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I generally just do some light cardio for 10 minutes as a warm up and then do warm up sets for my weights. I do some dynamic stretching before squats though which helps open the hips and know I should probably start stretching after my workout too.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Beforehand. A few stretches for the muscle group I am training that day and then jump into an exercise with light weight as a warmup. Different grips, widths and ways of the same exercise.

The the 2nd exercise is always max weight until failure for all exercises going forward. I do not train for reps, however min is 8. If I can do 8 too comfortably, the weight is too light.

Only exercise I need additional warm up and a stretch afterwards is heavy deadlifts. I always decompress my spine after deadlifting.

Good luck. May the gains be swift. "

This is useful - thank you. How do you decompress your spine? Any YouTube videos I can watch for this?

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"I generally just do some light cardio for 10 minutes as a warm up and then do warm up sets for my weights. I do some dynamic stretching before squats though which helps open the hips and know I should probably start stretching after my workout too."

My last PT was into warmup sets before weights. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t - depends how pressed I am for time.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"I do a slight warmup stretch before using weights and then Sunday on my rest day I do a stretch session including range of motion and foam rolling "

I might try this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

Is wanking exercise?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My last PT was into warmup sets before weights. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t - depends how pressed I am for time."

I do quite a few on the compound lift as it does help warm me up and if those go up easy, I know it's gonna be a good day

On accessory exercises,just do the one warm honest to get the mind-muscle connection going

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By *ames_HertsMan
over a year ago

North Hertfordshire

As a running I make sure I do a little warm up but it's afterwards where I usually let myself down by not stretching or rolling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do a slight warmup stretch before using weights and then Sunday on my rest day I do a stretch session including range of motion and foam rolling

I might try this."

It works for me but everyone is different. Spending a full hour on your rest day to fully stretch and go through range of motion might help with your performance

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I dont stretch, but I do light warm up sets instead

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

Ex-er-cise

What is this?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only on legs day…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I stretch my legs walking up the steps to the gym. Then I stretch them walking back down again

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By *oxesMan
over a year ago

Southend, Essex

"Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

It ultimately depends. The recent research suggests not doing STATIC stretching as this can cause a muscle and fascia that is already stretched when put under load to potentially strain it tear. But also it can decrease power.

However static stretching can be Beneficial when done over hour before compeatibg or working out. It one reason why a lot power based track athletes will do some static (not held long). Normally before they warmup. But elite athlete depending on the sport will warmup for over an hour.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I usually do an hour on the treadmill then a very quick stretch then onto my weights session for that day and then afterwards another 30 to 60 minutes on the treadmill to cool down, on my evening session i will do alot more stretching thats my heavy event based workout and no cardio before or after that one

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

When I cuvle I trnd not to stretch or warm up, but I tend to go easy for the first mile, unless I spot a better rider ahead, then the chase begins.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Does sex count as exercise?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After and a little bit during, you were talking about the gym weren’t you

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"You warm up first then stretch do your workout then stretch when slightly cooled down overwise you may over stretch cold muscles and get a nasty pull. Hope that helps

I’ve been lucky to have not pulled many muscles… but the one I did pull recently had me out of commission and miserable for a week. Am hoping to never do that again."

I pulled both hamstrings years ago when I did Karate, mid training session I felt one go, few minutes later the other one. Annoying bit was, it was just before my national tournament.

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By *oxesMan
over a year ago

Southend, Essex

"Does sex count as exercise?"

I dare say some people train in the gym to look better and perform better in the bedroom.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

My last PT was into warmup sets before weights. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t - depends how pressed I am for time.

I do quite a few on the compound lift as it does help warm me up and if those go up easy, I know it's gonna be a good day

On accessory exercises,just do the one warm honest to get the mind-muscle connection going

That’s what my last trainer said too re: warm up set.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"You warm up first then stretch do your workout then stretch when slightly cooled down overwise you may over stretch cold muscles and get a nasty pull. Hope that helps

I’ve been lucky to have not pulled many muscles… but the one I did pull recently had me out of commission and miserable for a week. Am hoping to never do that again.

I pulled both hamstrings years ago when I did Karate, mid training session I felt one go, few minutes later the other one. Annoying bit was, it was just before my national tournament."

Ouch…

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"After and a little bit during, you were talking about the gym weren’t you "

Sure was!

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By *exas46Man
over a year ago

South East

"Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

Both

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Ex-er-cise

What is this? "

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Both but officially it only recommended after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always before

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

Yeah, I do a bit of a warmup and some yoga based stretching and cool-down after.

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By *aissez-faireMan
over a year ago

Right behind you…. Boo

Active warm up and definitely stretch afterwards.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

What I’ve been doing is Pilates on the days I don’t do weights. But lately been feeling like maybe that’s not enough. And I don’t always get round to the Pilates either… something I’m trying to change because for me, they seem to contribute to my overall wellbeing.

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

Definitely before but also definitely not after

C is carry an injury for not warning up before exercise

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Afterwards so rigor mortis doesn't set in

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By *hawn ScottMan
over a year ago

london Brixton

No don't have time for that shit and have the injuries to prove it

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

It's important to cool down.

Warm up and stretch.

But I think stretching after rigorous exercise can be harmful, certain exercises will cause tears to muscle fibers, encouraging blood flow will help flush out any toxin's and aid recovery but stretching after can cause further damage to the muscles.

So if you have been doing heavy legs then a spin on a bike or a walk is preferred.

But if you are young and supple you should be fine.

Old and brittle like me everything hurts.lol

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"Definitely before but also definitely not after

C is carry an injury for not warning up before exercise

Oh no… I hope C feels better soon.

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By *aith Skynbyrd OP Woman
over a year ago

Somewhere else

"It's important to cool down.

Warm up and stretch.

So if you have been doing heavy legs then a spin on a bike or a walk is preferred.

But if you are young and supple you should be fine.

Old and brittle like me everything hurts.lol"

Thanks, this is useful and worth considering.

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
over a year ago

Beverley

It was before and during, but as I've got older the 'after' is without doubt the most important

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

silly boy i never do either when i go gym or swimming. i will learn one day i am sure

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

I always warm my teaspoon and flex my fingers before stirring me tea. That's about the limit of my exercise.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

I have started to. Purely because as I get nearer to 40 I have become much more injury prone

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By *ayan.Man
over a year ago

Tenterden

As someone mentioned before, you should use dynamic stretches such as lunges, for example,before a workout, as well as a cardiovascular warm up.

Static stretches after.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Of course! It allows me to feel happy and relaxed before beginning the actual exercise! I start with some light stretching and a quick 2 kilometre run on a treadmill to get me warmed up and ready. Then I'll start the exercises. On cooldown I do more stretching and some walking.

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By *tsJustKateWoman
over a year ago

London

"Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

Exercise?? PMSL

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By *ersiantugMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

I don't use gyms, but if I don't stretch before and after my humble little routine then I can fuck the back I damaged some years ago.

But it's not just a back thing (or an age thing too) I've always been a bit like that. I just stiffen too easy, always did. All over! pt

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

Before lifting any weights I'll generally spend about 20 -30 mins doing toe touches..press ups and sit ups.. I'm lucky I have weights at home so I don't need to visit any gym's

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By *eyond PurityCouple
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

"Definitely before but also definitely not after

C is carry an injury for not warning up before exercise

Oh no… I hope C feels better soon."

Thanks. Ruptured achilles... Apparently I have to rest and try to keep my legs elevated

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Before, during and after

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By *ooo wet tight hornyWoman
over a year ago

lancashire

"Do you stretch before, after, or both?

(In the gym, people)

Always before and after...and a day of just stretching too is as good as going to the gym...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both or I end up pulling muscles and getting aches. Currently at war with my intercostal muscles!

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

More mobilisation at the start. Will occasionally stretch at the end, but normally forget...should probably do more now I'm an old man.

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