Stretching vs. Warming Up for Kendo Practice
It makes sense to ensure your routines before keiko align with what science has to say about improving performance and preventing injuries.
Studies cited in this video:
Sit-and-reach flexibility and running economy of men and women collegiate distance runners: http://1.usa.gov/1JNJ8iY
Effect of Acute Static Stretch on Maximal Muscle Performance: A Systematic Review: http://bit.ly/1FRxIQg
A Large, Randomized, Prospective Study of the Impact of a Pre-Run Stretch on the Risk of Injury in Teenage and Older Runners: http://bit.ly/1JNJh65
Does warming up prevent injury in sport? The evidence from randomised controlled trials: http://1.usa.gov/1iXMhY7
The effectiveness of neuromuscular warm-up strategies, that require no additional equipment, for preventing lower limb injuries during sports participation: a systematic review: http://bit.ly/1JNJnuo
Effects of different types of warm-up on swimming performance in collegiate swimmers: http://bit.ly/1WHdWLK
Effects of warming-up on physical performance: a systematic review with meta-analysis: http://1.usa.gov/1PehNh6
Relationship between alertness, performance, and body temperature in humans: http://bit.ly/1KVlw06
Dojo etiquette disclaimer: If your sensei tells you to do things a different way, please follow the instruction of your own sensei.