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how to stretch and stretching mistakes to avoid.  3. Perform
static stretching at the right time. continued...  Static
stretching is not bad. As a matter of fact, it can be the safest
and most effective form of stretching. It just simply should not
be done as a warm-up.  That's why I (and many other experts)
suggest that you save static stretching for a cool-down
activity, after you're done exercising, or as the main point of
your workout (after you have warmed up). During this time, the
muscles are warm, more elastic, and less likely to become
injured.  Never statically stretch a cold muscle. Cold muscles
are more likely to tear when stretched improperly. Be sure to
warm-up with active, dynamic movement -- next, I'll tell you
how.  4. Use dynamic movement as a warm-up for exercise.  The
best way to warm up for exercise is to perform low-intensity,
dynamic movement that is similar to