Chances are if you’ve taken part in any sport, activity, or physical education class, you’ve given stretching a try. But have you ever asked yourself why you stretch? Today I wanted to review stretching, the rationale behind it, and what the science is saying. First off, let’s run over the two main types of stretching. Static stretching, which is probably what you’re most familiar with, involves bringing a tissue to the end of its range and holding it there for an extended pe