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04-16-12 | 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MattFoley

Some newer studies have shown that stretching does nothing to prevent injury...so if it makes you feel better, do it, but if you don't stretch (like me), you don't really need to worry about starting.

Stretching ineffective against workout injuries, study says

For the older folk though, from that article:

Haupt adds that it’s vital for senior athletes to do traditional stretching, but only after their main workout.

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