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Discover LudwigThe phrase "active stretching" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to physical fitness, exercise, or rehabilitation, where it refers to a type of stretching that involves actively engaging the muscles.
Example: "Before starting the workout, it's important to incorporate some active stretching to prepare your muscles for the exercises ahead."
Alternatives: "dynamic stretching" or "engaged stretching".
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Participants performed one set of eight repetitions of active stretching and activation exercises before starting the functional balance and strength/power training.
The warm-up protocol lasted approximately 12 min and included 6 min of Nordic walking (intensity at the speed determined from the pre-BR 2 km walk test) and 6 min of 10 active stretching exercises and two activation exercises.
This fall Equinox gyms are introducing a recovery-style class with active stretching called Thread.
These classes say they help keep regular exercisers injury free and allow them to continue their strenuous routines through use of light movement and active stretching to get rid of tightness in the body.
Active warm-up comprised active stretching of thigh muscles, treadmill running, and cycling on an ergometer at low intensity.
Might these interventions be more identified by an active stretching program with relative low-intensity eccentric actions?
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But the active form -- dynamic stretching, like lunges, squats, or arm circles -- could help prevent soreness and helps improve your power, speed, agility, endurance, flexibility and strength.
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It is the longest streak in the National League this season, and longest active stretch in the majors.
Active stretch tests of the posterior thigh recreate a sensation of tightness or pain at the ischial tuberosity.
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