Benefits of Stretching

What is the primary reason athletes stretch before physical activity?

• To improve their game performance

• To avoid injuries like muscle strains and tears

• To increase muscle temperature

• To relax before the game starts

Which types of stretching might an athlete be doing?

• Quick and slow stretches

• Elastic and viscoelastic stretches

• Intense and mild stretches

• Dynamic and static stretches

What is the athlete currently doing in the text?

• A dynamic hamstring stretch

• A tendon strengthening exercise

• A muscle warming routine

• A static hamstring stretch

What property makes muscle different from rubber when stretched?

• Elasticity

• Flexibility

• Viscoelasticity

• Plasticity

What happens to muscle tissue when it is stretched?

• It permanently elongates

• It retains its strength at longer lengths

• It loses its strength

• It breaks down

How long do the benefits of stretching last without further activity?

• 60 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is required to permanently improve your flexibility?

• Decreasing the muscle's elasticity

• Adding more sarcomeres to muscles

• Adding more collagen to muscles

• Increasing muscle temperature

How often is it recommended to stretch to improve overall flexibility?

• 5 minutes a day for a month

• 20 minutes a day for one month

• 10 minutes a day for roughly two months

• 15 minutes a day for three months

What long-term improvement does stretching provide?

• Higher muscle temperature

• Increased muscle mass

• Better range of motion for joints

• Permanent muscle elongation

Why might stretching not be helpful for long distance running?

• Because it decreases muscle temperature

• Because it involves a small range of motion

• Because it increases the risk of muscle injuries

• Because it makes muscles too flexible