Tuesday, December 16, 2008

It’s Just a Stretch

Can you touch your toes? Should you touch your toes? The age long query: “to stretch or not to stretch…that’s the question.” So what should you do? “Official recommendations from the American College of Sports Medicine are to perform stretches for the major muscles and/or tendon groups at least two to three days a week.” However, “there is some concern that being hyper-flexible may make your joints unstable and more susceptible to twists, sprains and strains.” I think I need a second opinion.
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