Influence of Inter-Set Stretching on Strength, Flexibility and Hormonal Adaptations

• Published in: Journal of human kinetics Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 127 - 135
• Main Authors: Souza, Antônio Claudio, Melibeu Bentes, Claudio, Freitas de Salles, Belmiro, Machado Reis, Victor, Vilaça Alves, José, Miranda, Humberto, Silva Novaes, Jefferson da
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Poland Versita 01.03.2013; Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego w Katowicach
• Subjects: cortisol; flexibility; growth hormone; static stretching; strength performance; strength performance; cortisol; flexibility; growth hormone; static stretching

Adequate levels of strength and flexibility are important for the promotion and maintenance of health and functional autonomy as well as safe and effective sports participation. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of 8 weeks of strength training with or without inter-set static s...