Flexibility Article Quiz

What is flexibility?

• The ability of a joint to move through an unrestricted range of motion

• The ability of a joint to move through a painful range of motion

• The ability of a joint to move through a restricted range of motion

• The ability of a joint to move through a pain-free range of motion

What are the typical areas of assessment for flexibility?

• Quadriceps, calves, and ankles

• Hamstrings, lower back, iliotibial band (IT band) and hip

• Shoulders, chest, and upper back

• Biceps, triceps, and forearms

What is the recommended duration for maintaining a stretch position?

• 2 minutes

• 1 minute

• 30 seconds

• 10 seconds

What is the benefit of a regular stretching routine?

• Increased risk of injury

• Decreased risk of injury

• No impact on performance

• No impact on injury risk

What is the effect of inadequate flexibility on joints?

• Decreased blood supply and nutrients to joint structures

• Increased quantity of synovial joint fluid

• No impact on blood supply and nutrients to joint structures

• Increased blood supply and nutrients to joint structures

What is the impact of inflexible muscles on the body?

• Decreased risk of muscular injuries

• Increased risk of muscular injuries

• No impact on muscular injuries

• Decreased fatigue in opposing muscle groups

What is the purpose of stretching after each training session?

• To maintain joint and total body health

• To target the largest joints in the body

• To decrease blood supply to joint structures

• To increase muscle fatigue

What is the recommended frequency for repeating a stretching routine?

• Weekly

• Monthly

• Daily

• Yearly

When is stretching before an exercise session recommended?

• Always

• Only after a 5-minute cardiovascular warm-up

• Never

• Only after a 10-minute cardiovascular warm-up

What is the impact of stretching on delayed-onset muscle soreness?

• Prevents it

• Causes it

• Aggravates it

• No impact on it