Should you eat before running

Answer 1

it is best to stretch your legs after you go on a 5 to 10 minute warmup but before your actual run. that way you legs will be more limber and warm when you stretch them, reducing the risk of injury.

Answer 2

Ideally you should do only a light warm up, such as fast walking or jogging to stimulate blood flow. Stretching cold muscles can leave them prone to injury and reduce performance. However, warming down after running is crucial. Let the body cool down gradually and stretch ALL muscles briefly.

Answer 3

Stretching is recommended as it can decrease the risk of injury, prevent soreness after exercise and it can improve overal running performance. The main goal of stretching is to develop and maintain an appropriate range of motion around joints. In the main you should do stretching in order to reduce muscle imbalances which is a major cause of running injuries.

Answer 4

Dynamic stretching is the best it will loosen muscles, works on the heart and keeps temperature where it should be at before jogging. Start routine at a slower pace so you do not injure yourself.

Answer 5

Generally, it's best to do stretching exercises after -- rather than before -- exercising. Even so, doing some stretching for the back of your body such as your Achilles tendons, calves, and hamstrings can be helpful before running. It's more important to get a good warm-up. You can warm up with some slow running or on a stationary bike. You'll know you are sufficiently warm if you are breathing heavily or break a sweat. Then recovery completely before starting your run.

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Answer 6

many runners who stretch after a warm up period find that it helps avoid tenseness, or tightness in their calves or other problem areas. The fact is that it increases flexibility. It's not good to stretch cold muscles, so do something repetitive, like knee lifts, marching, or jumping jacks before you stretch.

Answer 7

You stretch before a run to warm up your muscles. You stretch after a run to cool down your muscles. Anonymous

Answer 8

You can eat but not to much.