Pre-workout Stretching: Is it Causing Poor Performance?

Today’s episode is a bit of a hot topic. And, I expect many of you will have questions. That’s great! We need to talk about this more. Let’s look at the science of our warm up routines with our horses. This information certainly made me rethink stretching-based warm ups for my own horses and I’m certain it will give you lots to think about too!Here goes!Fact: Recent science has shown that pre-workout static stretching can do more harm than good.Stretching does EXACTLY what we think it does — it temporarily loosens muscles and accompanying tendons. And that may not be what we want to do BEFORE exercise!PLEASE CONSIDER RATING, REVIEWING AND FOLLOWING THIS SHOW.This will help us reach more people and more horses, to support their journey and relationship together.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Pre-workout Stretching: Is it Causing Poor Performance? (FREE PDF)https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63b6f982d4043cac46b33cc8 Connect with us:Instagram - @starlineequinebodywork Pinterest - https://pin.it/7kvSCptWebsite - starlinebodywork.comDISCLAIMER:The ideas expressed in this podcast are opinions only, and are not substitutes for proper veterinary care, veterinary medicine and other forms of bodywork. The opinions are not intended to be prescriptive or diagnostic in nature.