Have you ever wondered why coaches are constantly harping on dynamic stretches? It’s more time that you don’t have, so is it really necessary??
Yes! You could be sacrificing endurance, speed and risking injury. Injuries mean time off running and that makes us all sad and will take more time than the warm up.
Can you spare 5, maybe 10 minutes for a better run?
And yes, there’s science behind the need for your warm up. I wouldn’t make you do something for no good reason! Dynamic stretching is going to become your new favorite thing as you find yourself running better and staying injury free.
What are Dynamic Stretches?
Dynamic stretches are controlled movements that help your muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues become ready for any kind of physical exercise you’re about to do, especially running.
When we think of stretches, what usually pops up in our minds is static stretching. This is where you stretch and hold a position for 30 to 45 seconds.
So, if you’ve ever pulled your foot up behind you and held it to stretch your quadriceps, that’s a static stretch. A dynamic stretch then is moving through a range of motion.
Dynamic stretching utilizes momentum to warm up the muscles and increase full range of motion.
All of this goes into improving your stride and…
