Many people ask "How long should I hold a stretch?" And the answer is, it depends.
There's a few factors to consider. Did you also know that there are different kinds of stretching?
-Static Stretching: holding your body in the same position for a
set time to elongate the muscle
-Dynamic Stretching: moving the muscle and tissues through a
full range of motion
-Passive Stretching: a type of static stretching that requires an
outside force (usually another person) to facilitate
-Isometric Stretching: a type of static stretching where you also
contract the stretched muscle
-Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF): combines
isometric and passive stretching (often used in injury
rehabilitation)
These techniques vary in effectiveness and some are better than others for certain conditions or body parts.
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