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REVISTA INTERNACIONAL DE MEDICINA Y CIENCIAS DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA Y EL DEPORTE

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EFFICACY OF DYNAMIC STRETCHING ON PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT IN TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES

Issue Volume 25, Number 100, 2025 Articles 
John Muzi
University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

Research shows dynamic stretching as a key topic in sports science because it helps track and field athletes become more flexible and stronger at their sports. Full-body controlled motions distend and warm up muscles which raise blood flow and expand range while making neuromuscular connections stronger. Our research looks at how dynamic stretching affects track and field athletes by studying its ability to boost performance measures including speed, agility and power. Dynamic stretching helps muscles work better and keeps joints safe to prevent harm while making movement easier. Dynamic stretching enhances athletic performance for track and field athletes in all their specific events except strength. This study proves dynamic stretching needs to be part of all track and field athlete warm-up plans to achieve higher performance alongside lower injury risk. When runners or jumpers do dynamic stretches ahead of their workout they tend to get better stride dynamics plus faster movement. Stretching while moving helps build effective muscle and joint flexibility which shields athletes from usual track and field accidents. Dynamic stretching creates better muscle coordination that helps athletes achieve deeper movements faster with increased joint strength. Track and field athletes across distances use dynamic stretching before competitions because it builds strength and speed combined with improved flexibility.

Keywords: Dynamic Stretching (DS), Performance Enhancement (PE), Track (TT), Field Athletes (FA)
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Periodicidad Trimestral/Quartely
Revista multidisciplinar de las Ciencias del Deporte
ISSN: 1577-0354
All journal articles are published in Spanish together with their corresponding translation into English

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