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The routine below is a basic static stretching routine designed to complete on an exercise mat at the end of your workout. It takes 5-10 minutes max and you can get all the preceding benefits.
We are often told that stretching muscles is the best way to avoid aching limbs the following day, or to minimise the risk of injury. Iâm sure you feel better after stretching your calves or thighs. The problem is that no one seems to agree on the optimum time to do them. In Australia there is an emphasis on stretching before you start exercising. In Norway itâs afterwards.