Host: Dr. Matt Minard
Episode Summary
Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.
In this episode, Dr. Matte expounds on the role of stretching and warm-up in exercise. In detail, he explains how to employ both activities separately in relation to running and general workouts.
Top Takeaways

"When we stretch, it's everything; it's both bone and muscle"
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Can we just say Lengthening instead of Stretching?
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"Muscles need to be off in order to lengthen them"
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"That's the key with everything in life, slow and gradual"
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"Warm up before; lengthen after"
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Episode Highlights

[01:29] Today's question is "What is the skinny on stretching"?
[02:10] Define stretching
[04:36] Should we stretch before or after running?
[08:38] What should we do before running?
[10:40] Does stretching prevent injuries?
[12:48] The aim of stretching
[15:20] Specificity of training
[17:30] How to warm up before running

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