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Published online 30 August 2002 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news020826-7
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Cold water thrown on warm ups
Stretching your muscles doesn't make them any more resilient.
Stretching before or after hitting the squash court might be a waste of time. It does little to reduce injuries or muscle soreness, say researchers1.
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