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Do you really need to stretch before and after exercise? The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Static stretching — stretching and holding muscles — was once an essential part of sports warm-ups, until studies suggested it reduced performance. New research shows it should be making a comeback.
The truth about the pros and cons of stretching.
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