Stretching Prevents Injury, and Other Misconceptions About Exercise

My high school track coach used to tell me to stretch before my workouts to prevent injury. You’ve probably heard the same and other fitness advice: “Be sure to change your running shoes every six months”; “No pain, no gain”; “You sweat out toxins.” But is there truth to them? Eh, it’s a stretch.

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