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Exercise myths busted!
Updated On: 18 May, 2010 07:28 AM IST | | Soma Das
A new study reveals that stretching before a workout may be potentially harmful for you. Active checks in with the experts to find out what else you should know before you jump on the fitness bandwagon
A new study reveals that stretching before a workout may be potentially harmful for you. Active checks in with the experts to find out what else you should know before you jump on the fitness bandwagon
The road to a perfect body is not an easy one, and if a recent study is anything to go by then even conventional exercise wisdom can't be relied upon.
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According to a recent study by the University of Limerick in Ireland, stretching before exercise can actually make muscles tense, making one more prone to injury.
Researchers add that stretching should be done only when one isn't going to exercise, say post a workout or at the end of the day.
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