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TIGHT
MUSCLES
MUSCLES
Effective movement occurs when muscles are flexible and mobile enough. Tight muscles can cause a loss in performance, but also an increase in injury.
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Stretch before exercise?
Should we stretch a tight muscle before a workout? Stretching lengthens the muscle, whereas exercise contracts it. It’s best to use dynamic stretching before exercise.
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Flexibility or mobility?
What is the difference between flexibility and mobility? Flexibility is how far a muscle can stretch. Mobility refers to how far your muscles can move a joint in its range of motion.
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Range of motion
Range of motion is how far your joints can move, without causing harm. We don’t want too little range of motion or too much. A healthy balance is key.