Stretching

Question 1

Purpose of static stretching?

Answer 1

Used to decrease the muscle spindle activity of an overactive muscle before and after activity

Question 2

Purpose of active stretching?

Answer 2

Increases motor neuron excitability, creating reciprocal inhibition of the muscle being stretched

Question 3

Purpose of dynamic stretching ?

Answer 3

Used in specific warm-up protocol to mimic movements used during exercise session.

Question 4

How long should static stretches be held?

Answer 4

30 seconds

Question 5

How long should active stretches be held?

Answer 5

1-2 seconds, for 5-10 reps

Question 6

How long should dynamic stretches be held?

Answer 6

10-15 reps, 3-10 exercises