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2. What’s more important as you age — stretching, balance work ...

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   Muscle mass and strength decline as we age. While boosting strength, balance and flexibility are all important, is one more critical than another? Experts weigh in.

3. 10 Science-Backed Benefits of Stretching (and How to ... - AOL

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   There are many benefits of stretching before physical activity, including increased flexibility and range of motion, while preventing injuries. Learn more. 10 Science-Backed Benefits of Stretching ...

4. Are you stretching correctly? Fitness experts break down what ...

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   Active static stretches involve working a muscle while using other muscles to hold the stretch, Houlin said, such as lifting a leg in front of you using leg and core strength. Passive static ...

5. Stretching - Wikipedia

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   Studies have shed light on the function, in stretching, of a large protein within the myofibrils of skeletal muscles named titin. [12] A study performed by Magid and Law demonstrated that the origin of passive muscle tension (which occurs during stretching) is actually within the myofibrils, not extracellularly as had previously been supposed. [13]

6. Warming up - Wikipedia

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   Static Stretches involve flexing the muscles. This may help preventing injury and permit greater flexibility and agility. Note that static stretching for too long may weaken the muscles. [1] [2] Dynamic Stretching involves moving the body part in the desired way until reaching the full range of motion, to improve performance. [3]

7. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans - Wikipedia

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   There are also benefits for people who have disabilities. Both aerobic (endurance) and muscle-strengthening (resistance) physical activities are beneficial. Bone-strengthening activities are also important for children and adolescents. The benefits of physical activity far outweigh the possibility of adverse outcomes.