One of the most common questions we get from our patients at Peak: “Should I stretch before I run?” There are 2 types of stretching – static and dynamic. Which one and when? Static Stretching: usually stationary and held for a prescribed amount of...
Static Stretching Static stretching is best for increasing length of muscles. In general, the longer the stretch is held the better. Ideally, each stretch should be held a minimum of 30 seconds. Two to three repetitions are recommended. Dynamic Stretching Dynamic...
