anatomy - muscular system - types of flexbility

Question 1

what are the main most basic types of flexibility?

Answer 1

Dynamic and static, and;
active and passive

Question 2

what is the relationship between the group?

Answer 2

you can do dynamic OR static
AND
active OR static

(can do one of each group at the same time)

Question 3

What is a dynamic stretch

Answer 3

it requires movement, usually involved going into a range of motion and out of it without staying.

Preferred in the beginning of a class / warmup

Question 4

what is a static stretch

Answer 4

requires no movement, usually involves going into a range of motion and staying in the position for any amount of time.

preferred after warming up and can be great for cooling down at end of class

Question 5

what is an active stretch

Answer 5

it requires going into a range of motion purely with the strength of muscles / usually against gravity

it can provide strength and control and long term flexibility

can be uncomfortable but also the safest form of stretch

Question 6

what is a passive stretch

Answer 6

requires going into a range of motion with any kind of help, gravity, teacher, friend, block, belt or bolster etc.

Will generally relax both the muscles and the nervous system