flexibility training

Question 1

Flexibility Training

Answer 1

• Affected by: Age, Sex, Temperature, Exercise
• Improves ability for muscles to stretch

Question 2

Types of Flexibility Training

Answer 2

• Static
• Dynamic
• Ballistic
• PNF

Question 3

Static Stretching

Answer 3

• No movement of joints
• Safe
• 15-30 second for 3 - 5 times
• E.G. Touching toes

Question 4

Dynamic Stretching

Answer 4

• Active movement of joints
• Increase blood flow
• E.G. Leg swings

Question 5

PNF

Answer 5

• Applying isometric contraction to a static stretch
• 6-10 seconds

Question 6

Ballistic Stretching

Answer 6

• Exceeding the limits of joints and muscles
• Swinging and bouncing