The kind of stretching you do pre and post event/workout can make a big difference to your performance outcomes and muscle condition.
What's the difference?
Dynamic stretching; which should always be done pre-event/workout, increases circulation and blood flow to the muscles preparing them for activity.
Static stretching; which should always be done post event/workout works tension out of your muscles and increases flexibility and strength.
Your muscles are like wide elastic bands. When elastic is cold, it's less flexible and more prone to tearing. If you stretch and hold cold elastic, it doesn't recover it's shape very quickly. now if that elastic was your muscle and you over stretch it pre-event, your muscles may not respond as quickly as you need them to during your workout; which can lead to injury and poor performance!
When elastic is warm, it can be stretched further, just like your muscles post event. After your workout is the perfect time to stretch and increase your flexibility; which can lead to better performance, less pain and fewer injuries.
Knowing the difference between these two types of stretching, can make a big difference for anyone doing any kind of workout. So tell your friends, teach your kids and apply these strategies to your own workouts for better success and improved strength and flexibility.