For many years controversy has existed as to whether stretching before or after exercise is beneficial. Individually many people have their own opinion when it comes to this topic.
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Answer the following questions, you may complete additional research as needed:
In your opinion what is the purpose of stretching muscles?
What is the difference between static and dynamic stretching?
Is stretching the same as a warm-up or a cool-down? Why or why not?
Do you perform stretching exercises? If you do, do you prefer to stretch before exercise, after exercise, or independent of exercising? Why or why not?