Flexibility traning

Question 1

What is static stretching?

Answer 1

static stretching is doing simple stretches, they help reduce the risk of injury and muscle soreness.

Question 2

At what points is static stretching normally used?

Answer 2

After a warm up or after a sports activity as a cool down.

Question 3

what is the difference between passive and active stretching?

Answer 3

Active stretching is when you use your own internal force to stretch an/or lengthen muscles. Passive requires help from another person, such as a team mate, or even an object.

Question 4

what are some of the advantages of static stretching?

Answer 4

• Can be used in a warm up or a cool down.
• can be carried out at any level of fitness
• reduces risk of injury

Question 5

what is ballistic stretching?

Answer 5

uses bouncing motions to stretch slightly over the comfort of body, an example of this would be when you’re trying to touch your toes and you use bouncing motions to do so.

Question 6

how does ballistic stretching help improve flexibility?

Answer 6

ballistic stretching uses the force of limb movements to stretch the