20 EXERCÍCIOS DE ALONGAMENTO PARA CICLISTA

Muscle stretching is a process of muscle relaxation, meaning a relaxation of the muscles, increasing the range of motion, which makes the muscle more efficient, increases blood flow, and also aids in recovery after physical activity. Contrary to what many people think, the ideal is to stretch throughout the day and not immediately before and after training. Stretching before training without warming up can cause a muscle strain because the muscles are still cold, and stretching immediately after training can also cause injury because the muscles are warm, which can mask the pain and cause the athlete to overdo the stretching. Progressive stretching throughout the day greatly helps in post-workout recovery, injury prevention, and increased flexibility, resulting in greater and better muscle efficiency.