Persuasive Speech Outline On Muscle Injury
Persuasive speech outline
Title: To Stretch or Not to Stretch, That is the Question.
Topic: How stretching before working out in the gym or going for a jog can be bad for your muscles.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to not stretch before they work out, and to perform other exercises instead.
Thesis statement: Today I will try to persuade you that stretching before you work out at the gym or go for a jog can be bad, and can harm your muscles.
INTRODUCTION
Attention material: To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question everyone must ask himself or herself before they perform a demanding physical activity. Most, if not all of us have this theory that stretching before actually doing anything at the gym will make our work outs easier. Well, …show more content…
this may or may not be true depending on what kind of stretching you do before you work out.
Credibility material: Now, as a gym junkie, I have spoken to several trainers that work at the gym I go to about whether or not stretching before working out is good for you. Don’t panic, I have also done some extensive research about this topic and have pulled out articles from several journals and the Internet.
Relating to audience: Let me begin this speech with a show of hands, how many of you would like to live a healthier and better lifestyle? Wonderful! Now, we all know that going to the gym to maintain body weight and shape can indefinitely increase your health standards in your body, but what are we doing wrong that stops us from using the full energy we have?
Preview: Today, I will try to persuade you that stretching before you work out at the gym can decrease your energy levels and can in fact damage your muscles instead of helping them. I will also demonstrate what you can do instead of stretching in certain ways, that will keep your energy level up high.
(Transition: “First, let us discuss the different kinds of stretching there are, Dynamic and Static.”)
BODY
I. The differences between dynamic and static stretching.
According to an excerpt from the book “Full-Body Flexibility” I found by Jay Blahnik published in 2011 from www.humankinetics.com, I have concluded that there are different kinds of stretches, dynamic and static, that help with different kinds of exercises.
A. Static stretching and its pros and cons.
1. Static stretching is when you hold a position for 10-30 seconds until you feel slight pain in your muscle.
2. Static stretching is good for flexibility.
3. Scientists have mentioned that static stretching is less beneficial that dynamic stretching.
B. Dynamic stretching and how it is done.
1. Dynamic stretching is when you are performing a range of motion repeatedly and smoothly (around 10-12 times).
2. People are more in favor of this kind of stretching because it provides a better range of motion during activity and provides a better daily lifestyle.
(Transition: Now that we know a little more about different kinds of stretching, allow me to provide you with some research and statistics about my topic).
II. Research and statistics that show us how stretching before working out is less beneficial.
Before I move on to statistics about how stretching can be bad for you before you exercise, allow me to share some research I found about how it might not really make a difference. According to the article “Is stretching before and after exercise necessary?” published by BBC in the year 2012, Claudia Hammond interviewed Rob Herbert, both writers of reviews, and asked him whether or not to stretch, Herbert said to do so if it feels better. But is going to decrease injury?
A. Stretching before working out will make no difference.
1. According to Lisa Lohr, a writer for the Augusta Chronicle, “stretching before a workout is a waste of time”
2. According to the contributor of Newsday John Hanc in the article “Fitness, Stretching, The Truth”, stretching does not decrease injury risk.
3.
No matter how long you stretch, it will not make a difference.
B. Further Research shows how stretching can increase injury risk.
1. In a study conducted by Harvard Health in 2011, the study concluded that people who were not used to stretching but did so for the sake of the study had a 22% increase risk of injury.
2. In an article found on Livestrong.com on January 2014, five reasons are mentioned as to why stretching may increase a risk in injury. (ruptures tissue, masks muscle pain…)
3. In the article “Stretching Before and After Exercise: Effect on Muscle Soreness and Injury Risk” studies show how experiments were conducted on army officials, and resulted in a fail for showing a difference when army officials would stretch.
(Transition: Moving on, I will now show you what kind of stretching is common but bad, and I will then show you what to do instead!).
III. When to stretch and how to stretch.
A. When should you stretch?
1. As mentioned in Time magazine to on April 24th 2014, stretching to prepare for your day is fine and can improve your posture and flexibility.
2. Studies show that stretching before working out may decrease muscle strength.
B. What to do instead of the usual
stretches.
1. According to the journal “Daily Breeze” in the year 2004, alternatives to stretching can keep balance while exercising.
2. Pictures and demonstrations will be shown from the Huffington Post (June 13, 2013) to show what exercises we usually do, and what we should do instead.
CONCLUSION
Summary statement: In a nutshell, static stretching before working out or performing a physical activity can lead to injuries. However, stretching at a certain time of day can in fact improve posture and flexibility.
Concluding remarks: So don’t be fooled by those around you who stretch before they lift weights, keep in mind the consequences that come with stretching and help others realize what they may be doing wrong!
References
Andersen, J. C. (). Stretching Before and After Exercise: Effect on Muscle Soreness and Injury Risk. Journal of Athletic Training, 40. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1250267/ Facts About Stretching. (2014, January 4). LIVESTRONG.COM. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/557133-facts-about-stretching/
Hammond, C. (2012, July 25). Is stretching before and after exercise necessary?. BBC Future. Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120724-you-must-stretch-before-exercise
Ira Dreyfuss THE, A. P. (2004, Mar 29). Stretching won 't prevent injury. Daily Breeze. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/338587548?accountid=16946
JOHN HANC John Hanc is a regular contributor,to Newsday. (2004, Mar 30). FITNESS, stretching, the truth. Newsday. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/279730856?accountid=16946
Lohr, Lisa M (11/28/2000). STRETCHING THE TRUTH PRE-WORKOUT STRETCHING MAY NOT PREVENT INJURIES. The Augusta chronicle (1885). (ISSN: 0747-1343) p. B.01.
Post, D. (2011). Study: Stretching doesn 't prevent injuries. (). Norwalk: Belvoir Media Group, LLC. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1370707232?accountid=16946
Sifferlin, A., & Sifferlin, A. (2013, April 8). Why Stretching May Not Help Before Exercise | TIME.com. Time. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from http://healthland.time.com/2013/04/08/why-stretching-may-not-help-before-exercise/
Stretches You Should Never Do Before a Workout. (2013, June 13). The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-active-times/stretches-you-should-neve_b_3435213.html#s2566878&title=DONT_Do_This
Types of stretches. (n.d.). human-kinetics. Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/types-of-stretches
Title: To Stretch or Not to Stretch, That is the Question.
Topic: How stretching before working out in the gym or going for a jog can be bad for your muscles.
Specific Purpose: To persuade my audience to not stretch before they work out, and to perform other exercises instead.
Thesis statement: Today I will try to persuade you that stretching before you work out at the gym or go for a jog can be bad, and can harm your muscles.
INTRODUCTION
Attention material: To stretch or not to stretch, that is the question everyone must ask himself or herself before they perform a demanding physical activity. Most, if not all of us have this theory that stretching before actually doing anything at the gym will make our work outs easier. Well, …show more content…
this may or may not be true depending on what kind of stretching you do before you work out.
Credibility material: Now, as a gym junkie, I have spoken to several trainers that work at the gym I go to about whether or not stretching before working out is good for you. Don’t panic, I have also done some extensive research about this topic and have pulled out articles from several journals and the Internet.
Relating to audience: Let me begin this speech with a show of hands, how many of you would like to live a healthier and better lifestyle? Wonderful! Now, we all know that going to the gym to maintain body weight and shape can indefinitely increase your health standards in your body, but what are we doing wrong that stops us from using the full energy we have?
Preview: Today, I will try to persuade you that stretching before you work out at the gym can decrease your energy levels and can in fact damage your muscles instead of helping them. I will also demonstrate what you can do instead of stretching in certain ways, that will keep your energy level up high.
(Transition: “First, let us discuss the different kinds of stretching there are, Dynamic and Static.”)
BODY
I. The differences between dynamic and static stretching.
According to an excerpt from the book “Full-Body Flexibility” I found by Jay Blahnik published in 2011 from www.humankinetics.com, I have concluded that there are different kinds of stretches, dynamic and static, that help with different kinds of exercises.
A. Static stretching and its pros and cons.
1. Static stretching is when you hold a position for 10-30 seconds until you feel slight pain in your muscle.
2. Static stretching is good for flexibility.
3. Scientists have mentioned that static stretching is less beneficial that dynamic stretching.
B. Dynamic stretching and how it is done.
1. Dynamic stretching is when you are performing a range of motion repeatedly and smoothly (around 10-12 times).
2. People are more in favor of this kind of stretching because it provides a better range of motion during activity and provides a better daily lifestyle.
(Transition: Now that we know a little more about different kinds of stretching, allow me to provide you with some research and statistics about my topic).
II. Research and statistics that show us how stretching before working out is less beneficial.
Before I move on to statistics about how stretching can be bad for you before you exercise, allow me to share some research I found about how it might not really make a difference. According to the article “Is stretching before and after exercise necessary?” published by BBC in the year 2012, Claudia Hammond interviewed Rob Herbert, both writers of reviews, and asked him whether or not to stretch, Herbert said to do so if it feels better. But is going to decrease injury?
A. Stretching before working out will make no difference.
1. According to Lisa Lohr, a writer for the Augusta Chronicle, “stretching before a workout is a waste of time”
2. According to the contributor of Newsday John Hanc in the article “Fitness, Stretching, The Truth”, stretching does not decrease injury risk.
3.
No matter how long you stretch, it will not make a difference.
B. Further Research shows how stretching can increase injury risk.
1. In a study conducted by Harvard Health in 2011, the study concluded that people who were not used to stretching but did so for the sake of the study had a 22% increase risk of injury.
2. In an article found on Livestrong.com on January 2014, five reasons are mentioned as to why stretching may increase a risk in injury. (ruptures tissue, masks muscle pain…)
3. In the article “Stretching Before and After Exercise: Effect on Muscle Soreness and Injury Risk” studies show how experiments were conducted on army officials, and resulted in a fail for showing a difference when army officials would stretch.
(Transition: Moving on, I will now show you what kind of stretching is common but bad, and I will then show you what to do instead!).
III. When to stretch and how to stretch.
A. When should you stretch?
1. As mentioned in Time magazine to on April 24th 2014, stretching to prepare for your day is fine and can improve your posture and flexibility.
2. Studies show that stretching before working out may decrease muscle strength.
B. What to do instead of the usual
stretches.
1. According to the journal “Daily Breeze” in the year 2004, alternatives to stretching can keep balance while exercising.
2. Pictures and demonstrations will be shown from the Huffington Post (June 13, 2013) to show what exercises we usually do, and what we should do instead.
CONCLUSION
Summary statement: In a nutshell, static stretching before working out or performing a physical activity can lead to injuries. However, stretching at a certain time of day can in fact improve posture and flexibility.
Concluding remarks: So don’t be fooled by those around you who stretch before they lift weights, keep in mind the consequences that come with stretching and help others realize what they may be doing wrong!
References
Andersen, J. C. (). Stretching Before and After Exercise: Effect on Muscle Soreness and Injury Risk. Journal of Athletic Training, 40. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1250267/ Facts About Stretching. (2014, January 4). LIVESTRONG.COM. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from http://www.livestrong.com/article/557133-facts-about-stretching/
Hammond, C. (2012, July 25). Is stretching before and after exercise necessary?. BBC Future. Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20120724-you-must-stretch-before-exercise
Ira Dreyfuss THE, A. P. (2004, Mar 29). Stretching won 't prevent injury. Daily Breeze. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/338587548?accountid=16946
JOHN HANC John Hanc is a regular contributor,to Newsday. (2004, Mar 30). FITNESS, stretching, the truth. Newsday. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/279730856?accountid=16946
Lohr, Lisa M (11/28/2000). STRETCHING THE TRUTH PRE-WORKOUT STRETCHING MAY NOT PREVENT INJURIES. The Augusta chronicle (1885). (ISSN: 0747-1343) p. B.01.
Post, D. (2011). Study: Stretching doesn 't prevent injuries. (). Norwalk: Belvoir Media Group, LLC. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.aus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1370707232?accountid=16946
Sifferlin, A., & Sifferlin, A. (2013, April 8). Why Stretching May Not Help Before Exercise | TIME.com. Time. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from http://healthland.time.com/2013/04/08/why-stretching-may-not-help-before-exercise/
Stretches You Should Never Do Before a Workout. (2013, June 13). The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 24, 2014, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/the-active-times/stretches-you-should-neve_b_3435213.html#s2566878&title=DONT_Do_This
Types of stretches. (n.d.). human-kinetics. Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.humankinetics.com/excerpts/excerpts/types-of-stretches