An email was sent to the list last week in regards to research conducted to bust  exercise myths. In particular, the topic on stretching before exercise. The myth about  stretching before exercise was busted with the conclusion it does not appear to help  reduce muscle soreness or risk of injury^[1].

And here we were with Rambo, the Teacher and I at the bottom of the cliffs, with our  ropes setup on Brisbane Bitter (24) and Anonymous (14). I noticed the Teacher had  started his stretching exercise regime. Both Rambo and I heckled the Teacher. Then a very civil debate between Rambo and the Teacher took place. I stayed out of it and as I have  always done, warmed up on an easier climb (Anonymous) – as the research paper suggested  to do instead of exercising.

After my climb the guys were still debating: The Teacher supporting the myth Rambo  employing his encyclopedia knowledge (his brain is probably a wiki) defending the  research article.

Rambo finally had his last words to say and took up Anonymous with great ease. Upon his  return to earth, the debate continued. Somehow it had moved on to metabolism and  how Teacher shits X times a day and his urine is clear in colour!! Way too much info  dude.

Now I can’t write on with the rest of the blog!

1:  Web link to the Choice article about Stretching.