What are your thoughts on stretching like this after hard/lactade intensive workouts? I´ve heard over the years that it is bad for the muscles that are really fatigued/worn out after hard dry land/sprint/weight exercises to stretch too intensive as it will do more harm than good, as the muscle fiber recovery will be negatively affected by stretching when they are "broken/destroyed" from a hard skating specific workout.
After hard workouts (like skating or sprint drills), muscle fibers experience micro-tears, which trigger inflammation as part of the repair and adaptation process. Intense stretching on muscles in this state can increase fiber disruption, exacerbating muscle soreness (DOMS) and delaying recovery. Instead, focus on active recovery techniques such as light movements on the Brrrn Board, low-intensity mobility drills, or foam rolling. These approaches help flush out lactate and maintain blood flow to the muscles, which supports recovery without stressing fatigued fibers. If static stretching is preferred, reserve it for later sessions-at least a few hours post-workout or on recovery days-when the muscles aren’t as sensitive. This way, flexibility gains can still be achieved without compromising recovery.
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What are your thoughts on stretching like this after hard/lactade intensive workouts? I´ve heard over the years that it is bad for the muscles that are really fatigued/worn out after hard dry land/sprint/weight exercises to stretch too intensive as it will do more harm than good, as the muscle fiber recovery will be negatively affected by stretching when they are "broken/destroyed" from a hard skating specific workout.
After hard workouts (like skating or sprint drills), muscle fibers experience micro-tears, which trigger inflammation as part of the repair and adaptation process. Intense stretching on muscles in this state can increase fiber disruption, exacerbating muscle soreness (DOMS) and delaying recovery. Instead, focus on active recovery techniques such as light movements on the Brrrn Board, low-intensity mobility drills, or foam rolling. These approaches help flush out lactate and maintain blood flow to the muscles, which supports recovery without stressing fatigued fibers. If static stretching is preferred, reserve it for later sessions-at least a few hours post-workout or on recovery days-when the muscles aren’t as sensitive. This way, flexibility gains can still be achieved without compromising recovery.