tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post3866992574801810413..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: StretchingCrabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-19232936451527203402008-04-22T21:31:00.000-04:002008-04-22T21:31:00.000-04:00Thanks for giving us some great stretches to try! ...Thanks for giving us some great stretches to try! I just created a playlist to encourage everyone to spend 20 minutes stretching--it's such an important part of a fitness program! Here's a link to the playlist: http://www.jivafit.com/2008/04/22/jiva-jam-stretching/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-71692566168713589022008-04-22T21:08:00.000-04:002008-04-22T21:08:00.000-04:00I love stretching. I'm very on-again, off-again wi...I love stretching. I'm very on-again, off-again with exercise in general, and usually when I'm fed up with an "off" phase, the first thing I'll do is just stretch for a couple of days, before trying to get back into a full-blown Exercise Routine. Like 99.9% of the people in America, I spend my days sitting at a desk, so my lower body and back get really stiff and it feels so good just to find I can still move. (Come to think of it, if I keep having these "off" phases with exercise, someday I might find I *can't* move anymore...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-67331003529649840142008-04-22T11:30:00.000-04:002008-04-22T11:30:00.000-04:00I love stretching...it's my reward for being a goo...I love stretching...it's my reward for being a good runner and not quitting.<BR/>Having said that though...in training for a 10K race I have to keep getting up earlier and earlier to get my full run in and the stretching takes about 10 minutes...it's so temptiing to skip it and hit snooze!<BR/>This morning I did that...I can already feel a bit stiff in my knees. I suppose I'll have to stretch later. But does that do as much good as stretching right after a workout I wonder?Geosominhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-62194278361299639512008-04-21T21:53:00.000-04:002008-04-21T21:53:00.000-04:00Speaking of the supine couch stretch, why would I ...Speaking of the <I>supine couch stretch</I>, why would I want a cat anywhere near my Ben & Jerry's? He (or she) might try to eat the ice cream while I was doing this tedious stretching routine.<BR/><BR/>Seriously (no, wait, that was serious), I stretch after I run. It helps keep my back from hurting, stretches out my tight hamstring and calf muscles, keeps my Achilles tendons supple, and is a great way to cool down. The only time I stretch before a run is before a race and, even then, I've usually done some warmup strides -- mostly, though, it's to look cool and intimidate the competition (as if!).Bob Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251531486621495599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-88104478718563873472008-04-21T21:11:00.000-04:002008-04-21T21:11:00.000-04:00Stretching.Well, I'm not crazy about it, but I do ...Stretching.<BR/>Well, I'm not crazy about it, but I do it. <BR/><BR/>Since my relationship with yoga is totally on-again off-again, I can't really claim to be a particularly limber person either...I should probably do it more... <BR/><BR/>btw- I really did laugh out loud at <BR/><BR/><I>"Hungry Snake On a Mountain or Upside Down Duck Looking for Bugs</I>"<BR/><BR/>ok I'm still laughing actually...<BR/><BR/>ps this is katieo. I'm too lazy to go switch my login.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690700294876458688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80568474266242593742008-04-21T19:41:00.000-04:002008-04-21T19:41:00.000-04:00Same old me! Still flying around the world (but l...Same old me! Still flying around the world (but lately mostly Athens, Rome, Milan, and the dreaded London Heathrow).noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05523876233442902676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-79478455983932621802008-04-21T19:35:00.000-04:002008-04-21T19:35:00.000-04:00I found you while surfing through other diaries. ...I found you while surfing through other diaries. Loved this, I needed the chuckle today. I stretch before and after exercising.<BR/><BR/>I'm bookmarking you & returning. The humor is needed when you're trying to focus on being healthy. Thank you!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394393163241238675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-42489370595389063732008-04-21T19:15:00.000-04:002008-04-21T19:15:00.000-04:00I use to hate stretching...I have now started a yo...I use to hate stretching...<BR/>I have now started a yoga dvd and I love it. It was funny at first...thank god I do it at home...but I do feel better<BR/><BR/>DebraDebra https://www.blogger.com/profile/09624673468220384498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-22762293190141625172008-04-21T19:03:00.001-04:002008-04-21T19:03:00.001-04:00You're likely out of balance if you are tighter in...You're likely out of balance if you are tighter in one direction (for example in twists), one pants leg or sleeve always seems "longer", and if you stand (horrors, not you, *me*) in front of a mirror naked, one shoulder (or hip or knee) seems higher or more forward or back. I am way out of balance (I was going to say unbalanced, ahem). I think it started with a bad knee which tends to buckle slightly and which I was not really aware. Something like this can throw everything else off, all the way up and down the body, which then tends to rebalance itself over time to compensate, which can cause tightness, pain, injury, and joint wear. Many old injuries cause similar problems. It may be your back that's sore, but the cause is that your hip flexors are tight, as another example.TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747390418220178858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-16300491859784114692008-04-21T19:03:00.000-04:002008-04-21T19:03:00.000-04:00thanks Merry for the link!And welcome back Noah!!!...thanks Merry for the link!<BR/><BR/>And welcome back Noah!!! Still flying around the world? (Assuming this is the same Noah and I didn't just make an ass of myself.)Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-32023421098453438982008-04-21T18:25:00.000-04:002008-04-21T18:25:00.000-04:00I do static stretching right after a run, when eve...I do static stretching right after a run, when everything is nice and warm. Well most of the time anyways, sometimes I'm in a hurry and just shower and get on with life. The warm shower loosens you up right?<BR/><BR/>I also use a foam roller in front of the tv at night, while not really stretching, it does make me more flexible, and gets rid of muscle soreness.noahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05523876233442902676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-76412071731113901152008-04-21T17:47:00.000-04:002008-04-21T17:47:00.000-04:00News Flash: BBC News has taken to imitating Cranky...News Flash: BBC News has taken to imitating Cranky Fitness and Mizfit blogs:<BR/><BR/>Their latest article:<BR/><BR/>Menstrual cycle injury risk link<BR/>http://tinyurl.com/22voqj<BR/><BR/>Lead researcher Dr Stephen Sandler, an experienced osteopath, said: "There was a clear link between hormone levels and laxity of joints, making women more vulnerable to injury."The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-47216686578871033832008-04-21T16:37:00.000-04:002008-04-21T16:37:00.000-04:00Love hearing from people who actually KNOW somethi...Love hearing from people who actually KNOW something about the subject!<BR/><BR/>And Mizfit--you were way more clear than I was. Funny coincidence though.Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-88282902915910249122008-04-21T16:21:00.000-04:002008-04-21T16:21:00.000-04:00LAUGHING OUT LOUD.just back from a Jewish Pilgrima...LAUGHING OUT LOUD.<BR/><BR/>just back from a Jewish Pilgrimage to see family (passover) and preposted my stuff for today and it's STRETCHING.<BR/><BR/>love you guys as our great minds always think (ok this one time thought) alike.<BR/><BR/>now<BR/><BR/>dare I say youre way more comprehensive?<BR/><BR/><BR/>M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52648908797812725452008-04-21T15:21:00.000-04:002008-04-21T15:21:00.000-04:00I do Yoga when I remember to. But I stretch every ...I do Yoga when I remember to. But I stretch every day, I guess some of them are dynamic - I just didn't know that.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-35669567854946258942008-04-21T15:20:00.000-04:002008-04-21T15:20:00.000-04:00i HATE stretching - i feel like it's such a waste ...i HATE stretching - i feel like it's such a waste of time! but the more i start to up my cardio, the more i've noticed my neck and shoulders are sore, usually in the morning. maybe i should actually start doing some stretching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-20944476315839222592008-04-21T14:11:00.000-04:002008-04-21T14:11:00.000-04:00I've had some extremely uncomfortable connective t...I've had some extremely uncomfortable connective tissues issues which have improved vastly with stretching (and cutting out Aspartame, but that's another story) before, after and even without excercise. I fully believe it does good things for the body.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-26333618117737128672008-04-21T14:08:00.000-04:002008-04-21T14:08:00.000-04:00It's stretching day in blogland! The Bag Lady love...It's stretching day in blogland! The Bag Lady loves to stretch, and should do more of it. She, like Bunnygirl, took ballet lessons for many years, and fondly remembers the days when she could put her foot behind her head...sigh.the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38836496285637301042008-04-21T13:34:00.000-04:002008-04-21T13:34:00.000-04:00Stretching is my favorite part of my workout too! ...Stretching is my favorite part of my workout too! One more thought on stretching: according to some people, stretching a muscle immediately after working it (say stretching your quads right after doing your squats) makes longer leaner muscles than not stretching. At least that's the theory! I'm testing it out this month for my "experiment" - I'll let you know if it holds true for me or any of my other guinea pigs!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-54149076359327509022008-04-21T12:16:00.000-04:002008-04-21T12:16:00.000-04:00Bottom line, stretch=good - even if it's just back...Bottom line, stretch=good - even if it's just backing away from your computer and moving around during the day.<BR/><BR/>Also great point on balancing flexibility and stability - it is very true that injuries happen to people that are too flexible as well!<BR/><BR/>Learning to stretch correctly is something you'll always have. As you get older, higher impact exercise might become unavailable but you will always be able to stretch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-30027667087635036542008-04-21T12:10:00.000-04:002008-04-21T12:10:00.000-04:00This is very cool, finding out how differently eve...This is very cool, finding out how differently everyone handles the stretching thing. Of course this morning I went off for a beach run and then was running late and, um, didn't have time for stretching but I swear this afternoon for sure...<BR/><BR/>And some of you are way ahead of me on the dynamic stretching. I didn't even get that it was an option.Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-13548464484531592352008-04-21T11:54:00.000-04:002008-04-21T11:54:00.000-04:00It's 2 schools of thought. I dont stretch when I l...It's 2 schools of thought. I dont stretch when I lift anymore. I get my stretching in when I perform my warm ups reps.<BR/><BR/>I do stretch when I am going to perform cardio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-47107280721057797052008-04-21T11:41:00.000-04:002008-04-21T11:41:00.000-04:00Stretching is wonderful. It feels so good! I lov...Stretching is wonderful. It feels so good! I love the point you make about ignoring research and just listening to your body, too- what works for one person won't necessarily work for the next person. It helps to always be a little bit skeptical of the latest research!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83546752001462399352008-04-21T11:32:00.000-04:002008-04-21T11:32:00.000-04:00When I took my aerobics instructor certification f...When I took my aerobics instructor certification four years ago, they stressed warming up, then doing a dynamic stretch, and ending with a static stretch. If you start with a static stretch when your muscles are cold, it can put a lot of stress on cold muscles and could potentially cause injuries.<BR/><BR/>Now, however, I just skip the dynamic warmup. I feel like (and have heard from some other quarters) that the dynamic stretch brings the heart rate down too far. So I do a basic warmup, the cardio, then finish with a static stretch.<BR/><BR/>I find stretching to definitely be important. It doesn't necessarily prevent me from being sore, but it just feels really good! Also, I think that it helps the muscles not bunch quite so tightly (I tend to put all my stress into my neck and back and if I don't stretch, I end up with weekly chiropractor sessions).<BR/><BR/>But everyone is different, and it's important to remember that!The Lethological Gourmethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08728934244935813026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-34336525888928135392008-04-21T11:22:00.000-04:002008-04-21T11:22:00.000-04:00Ok, I'm one of those "yoga people," I admit it. I...Ok, I'm one of those "yoga people," I admit it. I really want to try upside-down-duck-looking-for-ants pose! I've never attempted that one, but I'm quite familiar with oh-please-oh-please-oh-please!get<BR/>me-out-of-this- pose.<BR/><BR/>Actually, having two young kids who tend to run really fast in two separate directions has made stretching a necessity for me. You know that game where people ask you which superpower you'd want if you could have one? I used to say "flying," but now I wish I had Mrs. Incredible's super-stretchy limbs. It would make life a whole lot easier (and really freak out the other moms at school!).azusmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833120044345423052noreply@blogger.com