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Subject: Swimming and stretching
I have been doing the sport for only a couple of years, this being my fourth. I have a regular routine of stretching with a mix of yoga too. I have found that after, or even during a good swim session that my hamstrings and tendons behind my knees get a little tight. Stretching after the swim or even the next day I find that I cannot stretch nearly as far. After an hour stretch session I feel good again but was just wondering.

Does anyone else find themselves a little tighter after a swim?


2014-01-15 12:50 PM
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I usually find that my swims are the best way to loosen up after a hard bike or run.

Sounds like you might be getting a little tense when you're swimming. What beat kick do you use? I have a two-beat kick that's pretty much just a balancer for my stroke.
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