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Stretching, in its most basic form, is a natural and instinctive activity; it is performed by many animals as well as humans. It can be accompanied by yawning. Stretching often occurs instinctively after waking from sleep, after long periods of inactivity, or after exiting in confined spaces.

Many athletes stretch deliberately before or after exercise in order to increase performance and reduce injury. Whether this is helpful, has no effect, or even has detrimental effects is in dispute. While common, it may not be beneficial for all athletic activities.^{[citation needed]}

In the literature described by Michael Yessis, there are many beneficial stretches that can improve range of motion (ROM) in athletes, especially runners. In his review,^[2] he cites benefits of stretching

Stretching Subcategories Exercise > Yoga, Pilates, Stretching & Balance > Yoga, Pilates, Stretching & Balance > > Stretching Articles Yoga For Back Pain Part 5 by Sam Nickel The basic strength of yoga lies in its stretching of muscles and joints and then holding it in position combined with scientific breathing technique. This, coupled with the relaxing breathing techniques reduces strain on muscles and joints, occasio... Simple stretching series by Vera Foster If you ever experience an afternoon slump, there is an easy way to revive your energy. On each step in the series remember to: * Breathe deeply and slowly. * Stretch to the point of feeling a ""release,"" but not to the point of feel... The Importance of Touching Your Toes by Mark Bengtson In a hectic world of family, work, and overall life, many of us find it hard enough to manage our daily lives with enough time left over to pencil in our basic need of exercise. If we are able to get our daily dose of blood pumping, life lengthening... Human Studies-Sports by Robert Baird During periods of stress, hypermetabolism may result in the excessive catabolism of protein and lean body mass. An example of such a condition is severe thermal injury, whereby the protein requirements may be much greater than normal. Because whey pr... Stretching Exercises by Juliet Cohen Stretching is an important part of any workout routine. It helps increase your flexibility and reduce your chances of injury. Stretching is a natural activity often performed without thinking by most people and many animals. Stretching often occurs r... Back Pain ... 3 Essential Stretching Tips by Graeme Teague Are you one of the countless thousands of adults who have back pain? Have you been suffering with back pain, not just for weeks, but years of on again and off again back pain? Chances are you are like so many adults, 80% in fact that suffer ... How To Treat And Prevent Muscle And Joint Pain by Raymond Lee Pain in the muscles and joints is frequently termed “arthritis” by patients and sometimes by doctors, but most “arthritis” is not arthritis at all. True arthritis affects the joints, and the joints are red, warm, swollen, and painful to move. “Arthra... Top Tips To Treat Neck Pain by Raymond Lee The neck bones are a continuation of the spine. The top seven vertebrae are called cervical or neck vertebrae. The seventh one makes the prominent bump that you can feel where your back joins your neck. The upper-most vertebrae, the Atlas, holds up t... Advantages of Hatha Yoga by Rajaneesh Awasthi Hatha Yoga traces back its get-go to some 5000 years. Hatha Yoga aims at establishing a healthy body, mind and spirit. Hatha Yoga comprises of the stretching exercises, mental concentration practices and breathing techniques. The Lotus position fr... Bikram Yoga by karlise amerson If you have been considering Bikram Yoga there are a few things you should know about it first. Unlike aerobic exercises that get your heartrate going Bikram yoga does not require such specifics. The main purpose of this type of yoga is to restrict t...