{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 495: Will Stretching Before Training KILL Your Gains?!","description":"There seem to be two sides of the proverbial coin in the fitness world when it comes to stretching:  Side 1: it is mission critical that you do it.  Side 2: you damn well better not even think about it - especially before you lift! The truth - as you might imagine - is somewhere in the middle.  I dish on this in this mighty fine episode. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy.  On that note, if you like training that: \u00b7 Gives you more strength than it takes from you \u00b7 Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously \u00b7 Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it\u2019s just 9 minutes long, and it\u2019s designed to be done WITH your current workouts \u2013 NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it\u2019s free. How free? I\u2019m talkin\u2019 freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here:  http:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com  Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"