Friday, July 26, 2013

The Effect of Static Stretching on Performance

Static stretching before physical activity continues to be a controversial topic, especially regarding how it can affect performance factors such as strength, speed and power.

Many fitness professionals are confused as to what protocol to follow to keep their clients and athletes performing at their best, sometimes abandoning static stretching during the warm-up altogether.

Some research findings on static stretching indicate a negative impact on performance, while others conclude no performance impact at all. Why the differences?

The latest research published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise helps answer the question of how pre-exercise static stretching protocols impact maximal performance. Based on the findings, static stretching has its place in the warm-up, but the key to maintaining performance is how long that stretch is held.

See the study results and key finding below


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