Unit 2, Chapter 2

The controlled movement of limbs through a full range of motion reduces muscle tightness and increases the range of motion of those particular muscles. By going through dynamic stretching of muscles that are going to be used in an activity, the body is prepared for that specific activity. When muscles are loose and relaxed for an activity, it reduces the risk of injury, as well as muscle soreness and fatigue.

Ballistic stretching

Overload

Resting between workouts helps to prevent injuries.

In order to accurately evaluate progress in a flexibility workout regimen, it is important to establish a baseline level of flexibility and then to track progress during the regimen from that starting point.

Trunk lift

Static

Both static and passive stretching are similar in that limbs are moved into and held in a stretch position. In static stretching, a person actively holds their own limbs in the position, while in passive stretching, a partner moves and holds limbs in the stretch position for the other person.

Static flexibility tests are more common than dynamic tests because they are easier to replicate. It is difficult to standardize motion-based tests between different subjects, while static tests are simple and easy to standardize because the metrics are fixed and not open to interpretation.

Both progression and overload are concerned with slowly increasing the intensity and challenge of the exercises of a workout. Overload arises from the need to increase exercise intensity to maintain a challenging workout

the need for a partner

True

True

Dynamic flexibility tests involve more subjective measurements.

False

Dynamic stretching features slow, deliberate, controlled motions useful for activity preparation and reducing muscle tightness.

To assess flexibility progress

assuming and holding a stretch position

The stretch involves using a partner to apply force against your contraction

Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.

targeting a particular area for improvement

address all components of fitness

Women are generally more flexible than men.

Alleviates boredom

False

False

Gradually increase the difficulty of a workout