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Do you know how to stretch safely? Use our quick health quiz to find out why stretching is important before, during and after exercise.

Do you know how to stretch safely? Use our quick health quiz to find out why stretching is important before, during and after exercise.

1. How should stretching be performed?




2. How far should you stretch a muscle?




3. What is the benefit of bouncing during a stretch?




4. How long should you hold a stretch?




5. Should muscles be stretched in any particular order?




6. How should you breathe while stretching?




7. At what point in your warm-up routine should you stretch?




8. How long should you spend stretching during your cool-down routine?




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Score 0 to 2:
Your stretching technique is doing you more harm than good. Consult with your doctor, physiotherapist or registered fitness instructor on how to improve your form.

Score 3 to 5:
You have a general idea about stretching, but the gaps in your knowledge could be putting you at risk of soft tissue injuries.

Score 6 to 8:
Congratulations, you not only understand the importance of stretching, but know how to do it properly!

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