Stretching program. How often?

[Bulltahr]

Title says it all really.

Classes 2 days a week and at the moment stretching 2 other days a week. Should I increase or keep the rest/recovery days?

Been doing the Ginjaninjatricker basic stretching program off Youtube. plus a few other bits and pieces.

[Nidan Melbourne]

In relation to stretching are you doing them dynamically or static?

Stretching should be a daily thing and not only twice a week.

For rest/recovery days you currently are doing it just as much as you are active.

On average you should have 2 recovery days per week. so the other days are to be active days, but the other two should still be light activity.

[Bulltahr]

OK thanks.

Short cardio warm up then stretching. Hold for 12 seconds each stretch.

Will up my activity a bit........................

[yamesu]

I agree with the sentiment of stretching daily.

It does not need to be full on stretching sessions, but keeping loose and maintaining flexibility is key for mobility and to ensure that no injuries occur when throwing high kicks or contorting during grappling/throwing.