This is first of a series of videos on Hash Running Tips. Before any runs we naturally need to warm up by stretching our soft tissues and getting blood flow into our muscles.
Dynamic stretching is a technique gaining in popularity due to recent studies which show that traditional static stretching techniques do little to increase flexibility or reduce injury when performed before a workout. In fact, many studies show that static stretches actually have a detrimental effect on explosive movements and strength output. Static stretching is more useful after the run, not before a run.
Dynamic stretching prepares the body for physical exertion and sports performance. In the past it was the practice to undertake static stretching before exercise. Dynamic stretching increases range of movement, blood and oxygen flow to soft tissues prior to exertion. Increasingly coaches and sports trainers are aware of the role in dynamic stretching in improving performance and reducing the risk of injury.
Studies have shown it takes 20 mins of static stretching to have any benefits in increasing flexibility and in particular injury prevention. The dynamic stretching shown on the video below is to be carried out for a few minutes preferably after a slight jog of 200 meters. A few minutes of dynamic stretching and warm up is proven to prevent injuries.
Next 2 videos we will feature Big Mouth Monkey giving us tips on how to optimally run uphill and downhill. Meanwhile, On!On!
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