@the.living.room.pod: Stretching might be one of the most popular things people do before and after a workout. But is it actually doing anything? In this conversation, Dr. John Hawley shares a view that many of his peers would push back on: stretching is probably a bit of a waste of time. His reasoning is straightforward. If the evidence doesn't show that mobility beyond what your activity actually requires improves performance or reduces injury risk, what are you training for? Dr. Hawley isn't dismissing movement entirely. A gymnast or a ballerina needs the range of motion their discipline demands. But chasing flexibility beyond that? He's not convinced the data supports it. It's a reminder that not every habit we've inherited from gym culture has the science behind it that we assume it does. Tune into the full conversation, out now on all major streaming platforms. ▶️ youtube.com/@The.Living.Room.Podcast
