Flexibility is best described as the:

• Range of movement possible at various joints

• The ability to bend and touch the toes.

• Ability to work the muscle over a period of time

• Ability to exert force

Which of the following statements about the benefits of flexibility training is FALSE?

• Increases the use of energy by muscles

• Decreased risk of injury

• Improved athletic performance

• Reduced soreness in muscles

Which of the following recommendations regarding stretching is FALSE?

• Stretching should be the first thing you do, before warming up and doing your most strenuous exercise

• Stretch until you feel mild tension

• Stretch your entire body

• Breathe normally while stretching

Yoga requires the participant to

• all of the above

• remain focused

• practice balance

• breathe deeply

Stretching by assuming a stretch position and holding it for 30 to 60 seconds is called:

• dynamic stretching

• passive stretching

• static stretching

• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

A stretch that targets the hamstrings involve

• Keeping the legs straight and bending forward to touch your toes

• Bending one leg and holding your foot behind your back

• Standing on a step and allowing the heels to drop downwards

• Lying on your back and hugging knees to chest

Which are examples of yoga poses

• Downward dog, eagle, child's pose

• Child's pose, superman, warrior 1

• Eagle, sitting mountain, bicep curls

Controlled arm and leg swings, slow activity which warms and stretches muscles is called:

• Dynamic stretching

• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation

• Passive stretching

• Static stretching

Improving flexibility will extend your joint mobility life

• True

• False

What does ROM stand for?