Does stretching induce aging?

[Youㅤ]

Just something I’ve been wondering about, I haven’t heard much talk on stretching and its effect on aging, and the few bits I can remember is that stretching is beneficial to attenuate the decreased flexibility with age.

I’ve been wondering if the act of stretching a muscle and tendon would age it by causing damage, comparably to how stretching your skin causes damage to the elastin and skin aging.

 

[shieldzz]

why would you stretch

 

[Deleted member 23558]

no contractile exercise generates new mitochondria which is anti aging

 

[Youㅤ]

why would you stretch

The purpose is would be to improve/maintain flexibility and range of motion

 

[Youㅤ]

no contractile exercise generates new mitochondria which is anti aging

What is the optimal exercise routine for anti-aging?

 

[gr34ter]

Wouldn't stretching/warming up do the exact opposite of damaging muscle/bone