Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard

Warm up before, stretch after running

Listen Later

Host: Dr. Matt Minard

Episode Summary

Dr. Matt Minard is a Physical Therapist who enjoys both the physical and mental benefits of running. He is passionate about helping others run safely.

In this episode, Dr. Matte expounds on the role of stretching and warm-up in exercise. In detail, he explains how to employ both activities separately in relation to running and general workouts.

Top Takeaways
  • "When we stretch, it's everything; it's both bone and muscle"
    • - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • Can we just say Lengthening instead of Stretching?
    • - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Muscles need to be off in order to lengthen them"
    • - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "That's the key with everything in life, slow and gradual"
    • - [Dr. Matt Minard]
  • "Warm up before; lengthen after"
    • - [Dr. Matt Minard]
    Episode Highlights
    • [01:29] Today's question is "What is the skinny on stretching"?
    • [02:10] Define stretching
    • [04:36] Should we stretch before or after running?
    • [08:38] What should we do before running?
    • [10:40] Does stretching prevent injuries?
    • [12:48] The aim of stretching
    • [15:20] Specificity of training
    • [17:30] How to warm up before running

      • See full show notes

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      Learn to Run with Dr. Matt MinardBy Matt Minard
      • 5
      • 5
      • 5
      • 5
      • 5

      5

      30 ratings

      More shows like Learn to Run with Dr. Matt Minard

      View all
      The Daily by The New York Times

      The Daily

      111,034 Listeners

      Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

      Huberman Lab

      28,321 Listeners