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Question:When exercising, when is the best time to stretch? Before or after a workout?

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Martskin

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I do before and after. But I think it's most important before so you don't pull a muscle. Imagine stretching a cold piece of silly putty versus a warm piece of silly putty. :X

Answered by: Martskin on 10/29/08
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