Stretching, Flexibility, and Weight Loss

motof · 01-10-2007, 12:58 PM

I haven't read anything in specific about stretching / flexibility and losing weight, but I was wondering...

Can stretching be beneficial when trying to lose weight?

I know it can be beneficial when looking to gain strength but haven't thought about losing weight. I suppose if its good for gaining strength then it can help you lift / work out harder and burn more?

Just a thought i had

Chris · 01-11-2007, 02:02 AM

Stretching is beneficial for many reasons & should be included in any weight training program. Unfortunately, it will have no effect on fat loss.

Jonathan · 01-11-2007, 03:02 AM

Well I ran to lose weight,to not stretch would have been suicide.I also stretch now before bulking routine.I found out the hard way and wasnt able to train because of pulled muscles.

SarahPT&SN · 01-13-2007, 08:18 AM

Stretching helps maintain your flexibility, which can prevent injuries. An injury could certainly sideline fat loss efforts...
if you add a flexibility training component such as yoga or pilates you would be burning a few extra calories. Nothing compared to cardio or weight training though.

Sarah

01-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
motof Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 150 Reputation points: 17 No blog available. Qualifications Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Stretching, Flexibility, and Weight Loss I haven't read anything in specific about stretching / flexibility and losing weight, but I was wondering... Can stretching be beneficial when trying to lose weight? I know it can be beneficial when looking to gain strength but haven't thought about losing weight. I suppose if its good for gaining strength then it can help you lift / work out harder and burn more? Just a thought i had __________________ Train till you [[almost]] puke. Attn Personal Trainers & Nutritionists! Please check out / take my polls: Poll: Getting an Edge Over Other Trainers ----------- Poll: How many active clients do you have?

01-11-2007, 02:02 AM	#2
Chris Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 106 Reputation points: 151 No blog available. Qualifications Personal Trainer	Re: Stretching, Flexibility, and Weight Loss Stretching is beneficial for many reasons & should be included in any weight training program. Unfortunately, it will have no effect on fat loss.

01-11-2007, 03:02 AM	#3
Jonathan Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61 Reputation points: 4 No blog available. Qualifications Transformationed	Re: Stretching, Flexibility, and Weight Loss Well I ran to lose weight,to not stretch would have been suicide.I also stretch now before bulking routine.I found out the hard way and wasnt able to train because of pulled muscles.

01-13-2007, 08:18 AM	#4
SarahPT&SN Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37 Reputation points: 22 No blog available. Qualifications Nutritionist Personal Trainer I've Been to the Gym	Re: Stretching, Flexibility, and Weight Loss Stretching helps maintain your flexibility, which can prevent injuries. An injury could certainly sideline fat loss efforts... if you add a flexibility training component such as yoga or pilates you would be burning a few extra calories. Nothing compared to cardio or weight training though. Sarah

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