But when a coach or trainer recommends doing “active” stretches before a run, they may not be referring to the typical “dynamic” stretches you see most runners drill before hitting the road.
Both are beneficial for the body, but the rule of thumb and current research suggest mobility drills and dynamic stretches are best for warm-ups, preparing the muscles, joints and bones for ...
static stretching (where you stay still in a stretched position for ten seconds plus) and dynamic stretching (moving as you stretch) are two of the most common kinds. “Recent expert opinion has ...