Jack Posted July 21, 2002 Posted July 21, 2002 Perform a search for more information on stretching. The best time is when your muscles are already warmed, such as faster a lesson or warmup. If you would like a good flexibility routine, I'm sure myself or KickChick would be able to help you out. JackCurrently 'off' from formal MA trainingKarateForums.com
Ti-Kwon-Leap Posted July 21, 2002 Posted July 21, 2002 Find opportunities to stretch throughout the day, like while you are at the computer keyboard. you can do stretches that you would normally neglect like fingers, wrists and arms. But as Jack said when muscles are warmed up they respond best. Ti-Kwon-Leap"Annoying the ignorant since 1961"
karatekid1975 Posted July 21, 2002 Posted July 21, 2002 I started to stretch lightly (enough to prevent injury) before class, then do really good stretching after class, because the muscles are warmed up. Sometimes I just bolt outta the door after class (work) and don't get the chance. But I'm trying to make it a habbit. Laurie F
Sympath Posted July 21, 2002 Posted July 21, 2002 Best time is direct after you woke up or after sauna! German Mixed-Martial-Arts Page
Withers M.A.A. Posted July 21, 2002 Posted July 21, 2002 Early morning as soon as you wake up is the best time to stretch. When you do it this early you loosen your muscles up for the entire day. Try doing a few sets of leg swings to the front, side, and back. These are your best bet to achieve maximum flexibility for anytime of the day. 2nd Degree black belt in Kenpo Karate and Tae Kwon Do. 1997 NASKA competitor-2nd place Nationally in Blackbelt American Forms. Firearms activist!
Bon Posted July 22, 2002 Posted July 22, 2002 Yeap, as Withers said, dynamic stretches in the morning. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
muaythaiposer Posted July 22, 2002 Posted July 22, 2002 do you guys mean in the morning AFTER WARM-UP? ballistic stretching in the morning doesn't sound like fun.
Bon Posted July 22, 2002 Posted July 22, 2002 No, ballistic and dynamic are different stretches.. Dynamic stretching should be done before your workout as part of your warm up. It takes sacrifice to be the best.There are always two choices, two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it's easy.
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