To Stretch or Not to Stretch

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This article is about static stretching as part of a warm-up routine with children. Static stretches are the type where you hold a particular pose for a period of time. We are talking about class stretching prior to a P.E. session. We are not talking about flexibility stretching as part of a gymnastics training warm-up.

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Added: Feb 14, 2015

Owner: gymnastics4hire

Tags: stretching, exercise

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