Does stretching before running really help??
Question: I tend to pull my muscles easily because I do sprints for track and field. I do stretch before running but I still pull my muscles, especially my hamstring (the back of my thigh). Even if I do a small sprint like 50meters, my legs end up hurting and I'm sore for at least two weeks. Does stretching really help? I'm sure I'm doing the right stretches, but maybe I'm not doing ENOUGH? Or is my body just not used to this? Help anyone? I jogged the mile yesterday and sprinted ONLY the last 50meters and I woke up extremely sore.
Answers: If you get sore, that means your body wasnt ready for that much stress. Along with stretchig, try and take walks... get your legs ready for running... dont just practice, rest for days, and the stretch and run... sneak a walk here and there....
yup
I heard basic stretches dont work. Some stretches do but I forget what they are. You should ask your health teacher.
Yes...omg does it ever help. i was JROTC and we ran all the time. You need to stretch so your muscles don't cramp up. You probably don't do enough stretching or maybe not the right noes. We would stretch for about 20 mins but you only need like 5-10. Along with stretching you need to do warm ups. Do a little exercise before you go to run to get your body ready for running. The side strudel hop ()jumping jacks) work pretty good. Also some sit ups or push up if you really want. Hope this helps!
Maybe research some different stretches you can do, ones that focus on your hamstring and other muscles you tend to pull, after you run you could do cool down exercises, they're supposed to prevent you from getting sore. there are certain things in lifting for running that are supposed to prevent that kind of stuff. some of my friends who are in track/cross country do that kind of stuff.
A proper warm up is sometimes more important than stretching. Granted, stretching is very important, it is not always the be all and end all.
Try jogging 400-800 meters. Stretch to your satisfaction (some people like to stretch more than others). Do 25 meter drills that include running at 75% max, running backward, cairoca (side cross over running), high knees, butt kicks, near max sprint.
This should help to prepare the muscles for the work that you are about to do. Don't just go right into sprinting when your body hasn't done anything similiar to sprinting.
Yes, as long as you warm up a bit first by running or walking in place for about 5 minutes, to warm up your muscles.
I found a website that may help you out. If this doesn't work, try contacting a doctor for your best options. They will probably be the best people for you to contact for any current or future problems that you may have and they may be able to refer you to someone else if they can't help you. Good luck with your training!
Yes and no.
Do you need to warm up your muscles and prime your joints for movement before you run? Yes indeed.
Is static stretching (take a stretch and hold for time) the way to do that? No way.
Stretching is speed-specific, meaning that stretching still is not particularly good prep for movement. Instead, try moving your joints through their full ranges of motion. 3-5 circles per joint, each way, is plenty; go from head down (neck before shoulders, shoulders before hips) and from center out (elbows before wrists). Should take you about 15-20 minutes to do your whole body, and works well as a beginning warm-up. If you're not warm enough after that, then go into an easy jog awhile before you do any serious running.
Try it; you'll be amazed at the difference.
Answers: If you get sore, that means your body wasnt ready for that much stress. Along with stretchig, try and take walks... get your legs ready for running... dont just practice, rest for days, and the stretch and run... sneak a walk here and there....
yup
I heard basic stretches dont work. Some stretches do but I forget what they are. You should ask your health teacher.
Yes...omg does it ever help. i was JROTC and we ran all the time. You need to stretch so your muscles don't cramp up. You probably don't do enough stretching or maybe not the right noes. We would stretch for about 20 mins but you only need like 5-10. Along with stretching you need to do warm ups. Do a little exercise before you go to run to get your body ready for running. The side strudel hop ()jumping jacks) work pretty good. Also some sit ups or push up if you really want. Hope this helps!
Maybe research some different stretches you can do, ones that focus on your hamstring and other muscles you tend to pull, after you run you could do cool down exercises, they're supposed to prevent you from getting sore. there are certain things in lifting for running that are supposed to prevent that kind of stuff. some of my friends who are in track/cross country do that kind of stuff.
A proper warm up is sometimes more important than stretching. Granted, stretching is very important, it is not always the be all and end all.
Try jogging 400-800 meters. Stretch to your satisfaction (some people like to stretch more than others). Do 25 meter drills that include running at 75% max, running backward, cairoca (side cross over running), high knees, butt kicks, near max sprint.
This should help to prepare the muscles for the work that you are about to do. Don't just go right into sprinting when your body hasn't done anything similiar to sprinting.
Yes, as long as you warm up a bit first by running or walking in place for about 5 minutes, to warm up your muscles.
I found a website that may help you out. If this doesn't work, try contacting a doctor for your best options. They will probably be the best people for you to contact for any current or future problems that you may have and they may be able to refer you to someone else if they can't help you. Good luck with your training!
Yes and no.
Do you need to warm up your muscles and prime your joints for movement before you run? Yes indeed.
Is static stretching (take a stretch and hold for time) the way to do that? No way.
Stretching is speed-specific, meaning that stretching still is not particularly good prep for movement. Instead, try moving your joints through their full ranges of motion. 3-5 circles per joint, each way, is plenty; go from head down (neck before shoulders, shoulders before hips) and from center out (elbows before wrists). Should take you about 15-20 minutes to do your whole body, and works well as a beginning warm-up. If you're not warm enough after that, then go into an easy jog awhile before you do any serious running.
Try it; you'll be amazed at the difference.
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