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Why stretching is (still) important for weight loss and exercise

  • Written by: David Prologo, Associate Professor, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University
Many athletes stretch before and after exercise, but they may not be gaining benefits from doing so.ESB Basic/shutterstock.com

There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value – or lack thereof – of muscle stretching to accelerate recovery after exercise. “Stretching clears out your lactic acid,” and other similar...

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