Results

There was consensus that chronic and acute stretching (a) improves range of motion (although alternatives exist) and (b) reduces muscle stiffness (which may not always be desirable); the panel also agreed that chronic stretching © may promote vascular health, but more research is warranted. In contrast, consensus was found that stretch training does not (a) contribute substantively to muscle growth, (b) serve as an all-encompassing injury prevention strategy, © improve posture, or (d) acutely enhance post-exercise recovery.