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A Pilates instructor recommends dynamic stretching exercises, such as leg circles, saws, lunges, swan to child's pose, and mermaid stretches, to help alleviate joint pain and improve mobility, emphasizing the importance of consulting a healthcare professional before starting any new exercise routine.
A Pilates instructor explains the benefits of static and dynamic stretches, providing a combined 15-minute routine to improve flexibility, mobility, and overall movement, emphasizing starting gradually and increasing frequency over time.
Dynamic stretching, which involves moving muscles through a range of motion, is recommended over static stretching for warming up before physical activities. Experts suggest that dynamic stretches better prepare the body by increasing blood flow and reducing stiffness, thus enhancing performance and reducing injury risk. Static stretching, traditionally used in warm-ups, may negatively impact performance and is better suited for relaxation on rest days. Incorporating dynamic stretches into daily routines can improve overall mobility and stability.
Active stretching, also known as end-range isometrics, is a form of stretching that involves muscle activation at the deepest expression of a stretch. By contracting the muscles while maximally stretched, active stretching helps decrease nervous system tone, increase range of motion, and improve joint stability. Unlike static stretching, which can override the stretch response without improving joint stability, active stretching is recommended before a run or as part of cross-training and mobility work. Incorporating active stretches like hamstring stretches, couch stretches, calf stretches, 90-90 stretches, and kneeling rotational holds into your routine can help improve flexibility and prevent injuries for runners.