Q&A #4 - Stretching post-exercise, the best-kept triathlon cross-training secret, and lactate testing

Q&A #4 - Stretching post-exercise, the best-kept triathlon cross-training secret, and lactate testing  

• Is there a place for stretching post-exercise? What does the science say?
• If you stretch post-exercise, is there a difference in after which workouts you should do it?
• The best triathlon cross-training method - that almost nobody knows about!
• Is it worth it to get a lactate test?

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