In a limberTED-Ed lessonwritten byMalachy McHugh and directed bySofia Pashaei,narratorAddison Anderson explains the physiology of stretching, how varied stretching is important for different exercises, how long and often stretching should be done, and how stretching is beneficial to both brain and body.

Typically, athletes stretch before physical activity to avoid injuries like muscle strains and tears. But does stretching actually prevent these issues?And if so, how long do the benefits of stretching last? To answer these questions, we need to know whats actually happening in the body when we stretch.

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