Advice is a highly sought out treasure in our society. Humans can learn lessons without actually experiencing the consequences, good or bad, through the advice given by others. But what actually constitutes good advice?
many of the well-known tips and tricks for exercising and losing weight are inaccurate?) hook (one of the most common is spot burn fat?) Some of the most prevalent advertisements on the internet refer to targeting fat loss in a specific area. “get abs here” or “get rid of those thighs” ads are seen on almost every public website when, in reality, spot-fat-reduction is not actually possible. “The exercises commonly associated with spot reduction do not actually burn many calories – and if you are not burning enough calories, …show more content…
Static stretching is done while sitting or standing and holding the stretch whereas dynamic stretching is done while slowly going through a common motion in the athlete’s sport. For example, a static stretch could be a soccer player reaching down to touch her toes and holding the stretch for 30 seconds. An example of a dynamic stretch might be the same soccer player swinging her leg through the hip socket while jogging in place to imitate a goal kick. For years, athletes, coaches, and trainers around the world have been convinced that static stretching lengthens muscles while increasing flexibility to prepare the muscle to perform at their paramount when in fact, static stretching does more harm than good and actually decreases their performance …show more content…
Through another study, AJ Kay concluded that “The detrimental effects of static stretch are mainly limited to longer durations [longer than 60 seconds]” (Kay). Dynamic stretching is entirely more beneficial than static in many ways, one being the fact that static stretching make your muscles sluggish. “While stretching, the muscle lengthens and relaxes, which makes it weaker during the activity,” Says Sharon Therien, a yoga instructor with a certificate in fitness and nutrition. Consequently, if a muscle is weakened before it performs an act, it will not be able to perform at its highest capability. Therefore, performing a series of dynamic stretches instead of static stretches will help increase the performance and capability of the muscles being used and also aid in the tissues and tendons being applied at their highest capability. Aside from the discomfort athletes can experience due to muscle tears and weakness from static stretching, many competitors have installed in themselves the idea of “no pain no gain” when it comes to working
many of the well-known tips and tricks for exercising and losing weight are inaccurate?) hook (one of the most common is spot burn fat?) Some of the most prevalent advertisements on the internet refer to targeting fat loss in a specific area. “get abs here” or “get rid of those thighs” ads are seen on almost every public website when, in reality, spot-fat-reduction is not actually possible. “The exercises commonly associated with spot reduction do not actually burn many calories – and if you are not burning enough calories, …show more content…
Static stretching is done while sitting or standing and holding the stretch whereas dynamic stretching is done while slowly going through a common motion in the athlete’s sport. For example, a static stretch could be a soccer player reaching down to touch her toes and holding the stretch for 30 seconds. An example of a dynamic stretch might be the same soccer player swinging her leg through the hip socket while jogging in place to imitate a goal kick. For years, athletes, coaches, and trainers around the world have been convinced that static stretching lengthens muscles while increasing flexibility to prepare the muscle to perform at their paramount when in fact, static stretching does more harm than good and actually decreases their performance …show more content…
Through another study, AJ Kay concluded that “The detrimental effects of static stretch are mainly limited to longer durations [longer than 60 seconds]” (Kay). Dynamic stretching is entirely more beneficial than static in many ways, one being the fact that static stretching make your muscles sluggish. “While stretching, the muscle lengthens and relaxes, which makes it weaker during the activity,” Says Sharon Therien, a yoga instructor with a certificate in fitness and nutrition. Consequently, if a muscle is weakened before it performs an act, it will not be able to perform at its highest capability. Therefore, performing a series of dynamic stretches instead of static stretches will help increase the performance and capability of the muscles being used and also aid in the tissues and tendons being applied at their highest capability. Aside from the discomfort athletes can experience due to muscle tears and weakness from static stretching, many competitors have installed in themselves the idea of “no pain no gain” when it comes to working