Flexibility Training

What is flexibility?

• Strength of a muscle
• Speed of joint movement
• Range of motion in a joint
• Muscle size

What is the main goal of flexibility training?

• Increase muscle power
• Improve joint mobility
• Burn fat
• Build endurance

What does the scale of perceived exertion for stretching range from?

• 1–5
• 1–10
• 0–100
• A–Z

On the stretching exertion scale, what level is considered mild discomfort?

• 1–2
• 3–6
• 7–9
• 10

What happens at level 7 on the stretching intensity scale?

• No stretch is felt
• Maximum pain is felt
• Stretch reflex begins
• Complete relaxation

Static stretching is best used:

• Before sleep
• Before high-intensity workouts
• After exercise
• During strength training

How long should a static stretch be held?

• 5 seconds
• 10 seconds
• Minimum 30 seconds
• 2 minutes

What type of stretching uses continuous movement patterns?

• Static
• Dynamic
• SMR
• PNF

Another name for dynamic stretching is:

• Passive flexibility
• Functional stretching
• Relaxation stretching
• Postural flexibility

Active isolated stretching is ideal for:

• Recovery days
• Pre-activity warm-up
• Endurance training
• Injury rehabilitation