Warm Up Flashcards
Positive effects of warmup
Faster contraction of agonist/ant
Increase RFD and RT
Lowers viscous resistance
Structure of warmup
Specific to activity
Consist of brief aerobic exercise, then dynamic stretching
Should be planned
Raise
Increase body temp, lower joint viscosity via low intensity activities that simulate movement patterns
Activate and mobilize
Actively move through ROM
Potentiate
Perform sport specific activities that progress in intensity
Factors affecting flexibility
Joint structure
Muscle and connective tissue
Muscle bulk
Resistance training
Causes of flexibility imbalances
Postural stress
Repetitive motions
Lack of inner core strength
Trauma
Aging
FITT for flexibility
Two sessions per week minimum 5 weeks
2-4 reps all major muscles
15-30 seconds