The importance of STRETCHING

[Spatula Cornroll]

I never see anyone stretching before they play. Myself, I stretch before and after every round. Am I alone in this, or does anyone else see the importance of lengthening muscles before use?

 

[Dave242]

Why stretch when you can use Ibuprofen.

 

[odysseus81]

I stretch for about 5 minutes prior to starting each round.

 

[Bubbajoe]

I strech, but I'm also getting old and get punished the next day if I dont.

 

[Mr. America]

I stretch before I play, definitely helps get loosened up. I've found from playing ball golf that its best to do only light stretching though. I used to really stretch things, and then after a few holes, especially on a slow day, that I'd start feeling like I was tightening up and so I would have to keep stretching throughout the round.

So I do some light stretching. Do a little movement to get muscles warmed up, then, take a few practice/warm up throws.

I find it funny watching watching people get out of the car walk over to the first tee an throw, then get upset that they make a bad first throw.

 

[Phil_Ludvik]

I always stretch before my first round of the day. I usually do it at the first tee, as I wait my turn to throw. Mostly just my throwing arm and my back is all I stretch out, but I always do it.

 

[Mike C]

I don't ever stretch for any physical activity, whether it's skateboarding, weight lifting or Disc Golf. Never seemed to make a difference for me.

 

[Apothecary]

does the lion stretch before she runs out and grabs a gazelle?:|

 

[DavidSauls]

At one time I've never stretched before playing.

Then age, and paying terrible consequences for not having stretched, converted me.

Now I stretch even just to practice putting.

 

[agent_peebody]

does the lion stretch before she runs out and grabs a gazelle?:|

i used to think that way, until yesterday...and now i have a small tear in my pec...

 

[DiscGolfCraig]

does the lion stretch before she runs out and grabs a gazelle?:|

 

[DiscGolfCraig]

does the lion stretch before she runs out and grabs a gazelle?:|

 

[agent_peebody]

that's a quote from Zombieland guys...

 

[pokamitch]

does the lion stretch before she runs out and grabs a gazelle?:|

Actually, yeah. They get up, stretch, stalk the prey with a lazy walk (aka; goin out for a stretch), get close, stretch out on the ground. Then, after being well stretched, they run after the jazelle is in pouncing range

I stretch every time I throw. Usually at home or sometimes at the course. It is a habit I picked up from surfing. I have never been injured in DG (knocks on wood) except for hittin my hand on badly placed teesigns. I also stretch regularly, before excercise or not, because I am getting older and wanna stay in pretty good shape to participate in this great game as well as surfing, diving, and rock climbing

 

[Apothecary]

that's a quote from Zombieland guys...

at least someone is with me!:hfive:

 

[toothyfish]

I usually do some light stretching: arms, torso, back, legs, hips. I find it does help a bit

The heavy stretching is the truth, after I've played, about my score and how far I threw my drives.

 

[dodgeball]

It depends on the time of day and how warm it is out. If I'm playing in the afternoon on a hot day (which they all have been lately), I might not stretch very much. If it's in the morning and it's a little cool, I might stretch a little more. Honestly I don't know much it helps me physically, but just the going through the motions helps me to get focused.

 

[garublador]

My understanding is that warming up before exercise is much more important than stretching. In fact, you're supposed to warm up before you stretch. Stretching after exercise is a good idea, though.

 

[Mike C]

First few minutes of any given physical activity = my warm-up

 

[Brall]

i always intend to do a quick stretch before dg'ing... remembering is a different story

i never stretch after unless i'm feeling really rough