Stretching is an integral part of every good bodybuilding routine. We've heard this a million times. But why is it important? What is the correct way to stretch? Should stretching be done differently at different times in the gym? There are many questions about stretching. Let's find out the answers!

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Beginning a cardiovascular workout regimen is a great way to manage weight, tone muscles, and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Real men don’t stretch, right? Real men will enter the gym, kick off their work boots, throw on a weight belt, and get to work. They’ll tackle the iron, tossing newbies and rookies out of their way as they bench, squat, and deadlift their way to greatness. They are big, strong, and serious in the weight room. They have time for the iron, and that’s it. They have no mercy for cardio machines. They have no time for “cable curls” and other foo-foo devices. There’s a good chance they don’t even train abs. And it’s an absolute certainty they aren’t doing any stretching. Cause stretching is for girls, right?

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There is always a reason for everything in body building and this is why stretching also serves a major part of your routine workouts. There are categories of people who believe that by stretching after or even before jogging does not auger well in workouts since they think that it makes one tired before the real training. But all this should be sidelined since without proper stretching in your body building chances of injuries are usually very high and this discontinues you from body building immediately.

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Most bodybuilders fail to realize the importance of a proper warm-up before embarking on a weight training session. This is a common mistake in many gyms. Bodybuilders are in a huge hurry to get started on weight training not realizing that in some circumstances they could be doing themselves more harm than good. Some of those who are more cautious try to do the warm-ups but do so in poor fashion.

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DOMS is one malady with which every bodybuilder worth his salt is very experienced. Short for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, DOMS is the condition you experience 1 to 3 days following your workout, with the absolute peak occurring 48 hours after the conclusion of your routine. DOMS is characterized by localized pain or stiffness in a muscle group. It is worse upon waking in the morning, or after sitting in one position for an extended period of time. DOMS effects are known by anyone who’s ever completed a serious workout. The effects of DOMS lessen over time. The more years you have in the gym, the less soreness you face following each workout. Still, at all levels of bodybuilding, you expect some level of soreness and stiffness in the days that follow a tough workout. Despite all the great genes, protein-rich diets, supplements and gear, some things never change. DOMS is a real part of the bodybuilding lifestyle.

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Q: I have had low back and left leg pain for the past week and a half after feeling something give during a leg and back workout. Someone said that I may have sciatica. What is it and how can I find relief?

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As more and more people are getting into bodybuilding, and the levels of quality bodybuilding physique continue to rise, a new epidemic is beginning to become prevalent: Nerve injuries. Advanced training techniques, heavier poundages, and chemical advances also lead to higher instances. Nerve damage is a serious cause of delay and sometimes failure in bodybuilding careers, and any symptoms of it should be addressed immediately with your physician.

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The importance of doing warm ups before engaging in bodybuilding activity is of much significance but despite this fact there are many people who disregard this fact and proceed to do strenuous exercises that are taxing on the body; this is done in total oblivion to the effects imparted on the body. It is only after some time that these persons will realize their mistake and as such this article would like to preempt the occurrence of such ill effects especially to those new to bodybuilding.

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