Part 3 of 3 in our series we discuss the role of the central nervous system in stretching, how you can use stretching as a tool for recovery or injury prevention, and how you should use it properly as an elite athlete.

In part II we will look into more of the muscle anatomy and mechanisms behind muscle contraction and touch upon what we might lose. How can prolonged stretching or excessive stretching affect our bodies?

Stretching has been something we’ve endorsed through the ages for a legion of supposed benefits, but might it be doing more harm than good? Read More

You may want to think about cooling it on the post-workout ice. Here’s an in-depth look into the science behind using ice for recovery and why it may be more harmful than helpful to your gains.