Final Flashcards
When to stretch
- At least two days a week, but ideally five to seven days a week
- To the point of tightness but not discomfort
Stretching guidelines
- Warm-up
- Repetitions
- Intensity
- Time
- Frequency
- Breathing
Static flexibility
the ability to hold a stretched position for a length of time
Ballistic flexibility
the ability to move through a range of bouncing, rocking, dynamic movements
Dynamic flexibility
the ability to move slowly and rhythmically through a full range of motion
Benefits of flexibility
- Relaxation of stress and tension
- Union of body, mind, and spirit
- Muscular relaxation
- Self-discipline and self-knowledge
- Body fitness, posture, and symmetry
- Relief of lower back pain
- Relief of muscle cramps
- Relief of muscle soreness
- Injury prevention
- Enjoyment and pleasure
- Enhanced sleep
How to figure amount of water a person needs each day
Body weight ÷ 2 = number of ounces per day (8 oz equals one cup, or 0.03 L)
Know 4 of 6 major nutrients
- Water
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Fat
How much fat, oils, and sweets should you eat
Sparingly
How much milk, yogurt, and cheese should you eat
2-3 servings
How much meat, poultry, dry beans, eggs and nuts should you eat
2-3 servings
How much vegetables should you eat
3-5 servings
How much fruit should you eat
3-5 servings
How much bread, cereal, rice and pasta should you eat
6-11 servings
Grams of carbohydrates needed in a day
at least 130 grams of carbohydrate per day