This page was sent to you by: debpog@xxxxxxxxxxxxx HEALTH | November 25, 2009 Well: Phys Ed: How Necessary Is Stretching? By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS For years, flexibility has been widely considered a cornerstone of health and fitness. But recent research suggests that extremely loose muscles and tendons are generally unnecessary. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/phys-ed-how-necessary-is-stretching/?emc=eta1 ---------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THIS E-MAIL This e-mail was sent to you by a friend through NYTimes.com's E-mail This Article service. For general information about NYTimes.com, write to help@xxxxxxxxxxxx NYTimes.com 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Copyright 2011 The New York Times Company