There has been some controversy in recent years about stretching before warm up. If you gonna stretch, will you injured if you stretch without specifically warming up first? NO...if you stretch comfortably and strenously. However I suggest that you do several minutes of general movement like walking, swinging arm to warm the muscles and related soft tissue before you stretch. This will get the blood moving.
Some runners have reported they are more likely to get injured if they dont warm up before stretching. It is possible to get hurt stretching if:
1) too much of a hurry, not relaxed
2) push too far, too soon, overstretching
3) not paying attention to the stretching
Here's my advice, if you are engaging in an activity such as running or cycling, warm up by doing the activity you are about to do, but at lower intensity. Example, if you are about to run, walk or jog for 2 to 5 minutes until become slightly sweat. This will increase muscle and blood temperature. Then stretch.
So, lastly from me, have a good health with a proper technique of exercise preparation so that injury can be prevented. Good luck!! =D
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