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Newbie has hit a snag T.T

CirqueStar Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/01/04	2005/01/04, 07:10 PM Hi everybody! I was just wondering if there was such a thing as stretching too much? I want to get as flexable as I can as soon as I can, but I dont want to end up hurting my self in the process. Is there anyone who can help this little newbie out?
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/01/04, 07:12 PM as long as teh strech you are doing is adecquate, i see no problem
CirqueStar Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/01/04	2005/01/04, 11:45 PM really? *whew* thanks! I had been really worried about that ^_^
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/01/06, 05:00 PM If you mean stretching too much as in spending a lot of time stretching in one sitting, no probably not as long as you don't "bounce" your stretches and you feel a uncomfortable tightening NOT pain, you can injure yourself if you take the stretch too far so don't be overanxious. I usually stretch and hold a position for no less than 8 seconds and no more than 15 before releasing, then I repeat the same if I feel I need to. -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/01/06, 05:02 PM If you are stretching to improve your range of motion too much may be a problem. Make sure you are warmed up as it is more beneficial to your joints. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada