stretch
Stretchen
verb
Meaning: to stretch (physically)
Ich muss mich vor dem Training stretchen.
I need to stretch before the workout.
Meaning: to stretch (extend)
Der Fluss streckt sich über mehrere Kilometer aus.
The river stretches out for several kilometers.
Meaning: to stretch (make longer or wider)
Sie müssen den Stoff beim Nähen stretchen.
You need to stretch the fabric while sewing.
Meaning: to stretch (strain)
Das Gewicht hat meine Muskeln stark gestretcht.
The weight has stretched my muscles significantly.
Meaning: to stretch (increase flexibility)
Yoga kann helfen, die Muskeln zu stretchen.
Yoga can help to stretch the muscles.
A1: Ich strecke meine Arme.
A1: I stretch my arms.
A1: Du musst dich vor dem Sport immer aufwärmen und stretchen.
A1: You always have to warm up and stretch before exercising.
A1: Sie streckt ihre Beine nach dem Laufen.
A1: She stretches her legs after running.
B1: Gestern habe ich mich vor dem Training gut gestretcht.
B1: Yesterday I stretched well before the workout.
B1: Wenn du dich nicht regelmäßig stretchst, könntest du Muskelverspannungen bekommen.
B1: If you don't stretch regularly, you could get muscle tension.
B2: Er wird sich vor dem Wettkampf ausgiebig stretchen.
B2: He will stretch extensively before the competition.
B2: Nach dem langen Flug fühlte sie sich steif und entschied sich zu stretchen.
B2: After the long flight, she felt stiff and decided to stretch.
C1: Als ich gestern im Fitnessstudio war, habe ich eine neue Stretching-Technik gelernt.
C1: When I was at the gym yesterday, I learned a new stretching technique.
C1: Nach dem Marathonlauf massierte der Physiotherapeut meine Muskeln und half mir, mich zu stretchen.
C1: After the marathon, the physiotherapist massaged my muscles and helped me stretch.
C2: Wenn du dich vor dem Training nicht richtig stretchest, könntest du deine Leistungsfähigkeit beeinträchtigen.
C2: If you don't stretch properly before training, you could impair your performance.
The word 'stretchen' is a German verb that means 'to stretch' in English. It is derived from the noun 'Stretching', which refers to the act of elongating or extending one's muscles or body parts.
In the context of physical exercise and fitness, stretching plays an important role in improving flexibility, preventing injuries, and enhancing performance. It involves gently lengthening and loosening the muscles before or after a workout.
Stretches can be performed in various ways, such as static stretching (holding a position for a certain period), dynamic stretching (moving through a range of motion), or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching (combining contraction and relaxation techniques). Regular stretching can help increase muscle elasticity, improve joint mobility, and promote overall well-being.