Protein Nutrition and Endurance Exercise: What
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SSE #104: Should Athletes Stretch Before Exercise?

Traditional stretching routines performed during warm-up activities before exercise can increase flexibility for a short time, but there is little scientific evidence that such routines can improve exercise performance, reduce delayed-onset muscular soreness, or prevent injuries. Until stronger science emerges, sports medicine practitioners and coaches should offer cautious advice to athletes.

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