How important is it to stretch after sport? Almost all the fittest people I know never do cool downs after training and such.

Question

How important is it to stretch after sport? Almost all the fittest people I know never do cool downs after training and such.

In: Biology

Answer 1

Hunter gatherers even do cool downs by having rest days. Do they stretch? Well, they retain most of their flexibility well into adulthood because their activities require flexibility. For example, they squat instead of sit in chairs, they climb instead of use elevators, etc. You should stretch.