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Don’t stretch to the point where breathing is strained
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Stretching should never be painful (Refer Stretch Pain Scale)
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Stretch only when muscles are warm
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Hold the stretch in a comfortable position
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Stretch before and after (and even during) an extended period of exercise
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Concentrate on relaxing the area being stretched
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Flexibility training should be regular – at least 3 times a week
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PREGNANT women should only do flexibility training UNDER SUPERVISION
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