flexibility training Flashcards
1
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Flexibility Training
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- Affected by: Age, Sex, Temperature, Exercise
- Improves ability for muscles to stretch
2
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Types of Flexibility Training
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- Static
- Dynamic
- Ballistic
- PNF
3
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Static Stretching
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- No movement of joints
- Safe
- 15-30 second for 3 - 5 times
- E.G. Touching toes
4
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Dynamic Stretching
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- Active movement of joints
- Increase blood flow
- E.G. Leg swings
5
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PNF
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- Applying isometric contraction to a static stretch
- 6-10 seconds
6
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Ballistic Stretching
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- Exceeding the limits of joints and muscles
- Swinging and bouncing
