Warm-Ups, Stretching, and Injuries
The Stronger By Science Podcast
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Understanding Muscular Fatigue and Injury Prevention
This chapter explores the nuances of muscular fatigue, contrasting eccentric and concentric exercises, and their impact on recovery and stretching's role in fitness. It discusses the importance of strength training over stretching for injury prevention and evaluates various training modalities, including plyometrics, in reducing sports injury risk. The conversation emphasizes personal experiences and research findings that challenge common beliefs about stretching and highlights the complexities of warm-up protocols and the need for a balanced approach to training.
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