Do you need to stretch before and after exercise?

Do you need to stretch before and after exercise?

"But do we really need to stretch when we exercise? And does stretching increase flexibility, reduce the risk of injury, reduce soreness and enhance sporting performance? The answer is neither yes nor no."

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The dreaded side stitch - why do we get it and how can we stop it?

The dreaded side stitch - why do we get it and how can we stop it?

"A stitch in medical terms is known as “exercise-related transient abdominal pain”. People often describe it as a sharp or stabbing pain, or sometimes cramping, aching or pulling in the side, just below the ribs. Some people can overcome the pain and continue to exercise, but most will need to slow down or stop for relief."

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