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About Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
Expertise
I'm more than happy to answer any questions relating to stretching and flexibility. Including how to use stretching to improve your athletic performance, prevent sports injury and aid in the recovery of sports injury.
Experience
I'm an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 20 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. And the founder of (The Stretching Institute).
Organizations
Sports Medicine Australia
Publications
I've written 5 books on stretching, flexibility and sports injury, including... The Stretching Handbook (ISBN: 978-0958109338), The Anatomy of Stretching (ISBN: 978-1556435966) and The Anatomy of Sports Injuries (ISBN: 978-1556436666). Plus, I've had numerous articles published at About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com.
Education/Credentials
I'm a health science graduate of the University of New England, with post graduate accreditations in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. I've worked with elite level and world champion athletes and I lecture for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.
Past/Present Clients
I've worked as assistant coach to Miles Stewart (World Champion Triathlete) and Mick Doohan (World 500cc Motorcycle Champion). Plus I've worked with countless other athletes from sports as diverse as roller-skating, squash, and cycling.
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Expert: Brad Walker (The Stretch Coach)
Date: 9/6/2008
Subject: stretching
Question
Hi, i just turned 18 and i've been lifting for a month now. I heard that if you stretch everyday then you will have a less chance of pulling a muscle when you workout. But i also heard that if you stretch constantly then it will make gaining muscle harder to do. Is this true. Or will stretching make gaining muscle easier. Thank you for your time.
Answer
Hi Mike
Thanks for your inquiry. It's a pleasure to help and I hope the following is beneficial.
To avoid injury it is imperative to Warm up and cool down properly. Stretching is one of the most under-utilized techniques for improving athletic performance and preventing sports injury.
Try to think of stretching as something that is incorporated into your running routine, and not just something that's tacked on as an after-thought.
Make sure you warm up properly first and then add a few stretches for the areas that are most tight (if any).
There's some information on warming up properly at the following link...
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/warm-up.php
As far as stretching and muscle growth are concerned; yes, stretching can help with muscle growth. There's more details at the article below...
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/stretching-muscles.php
And if you need some samples of stretching exercises, have a look at The Stretching Handbook...
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/products/stretch_book.php
I hope the above has been helpful. For more information on how to stretch properly and the best stretching exercises for you, visit www.TheStretchingInstitute.com
Brad Walker
Founder & CEO
The Stretching Institute
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