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The Importance
of Dynamic Flexibility Drills
 BY MIKE MEJIA//Correspondent
Depending on how you go about it, stretching prior to getting in
the water might actually make you slower. Numerous studies
have shown that static stretching – the type where you hold a
stretch for 20-30 seconds at time – actually decreases peak
force and explosive power during subsequent athletic activity. A
much more effective way of warming up is engaging in dynamic
flexibility drills, where you progressively move a muscle through
its full range of motion. Give it a try. The next time you’re
getting ready to swim, opt for simple drills like leg swings, arm
circles and even jumping jacks and take pass on the static
stretching.
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