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WorksheetsComponent of Fitness:Flexibility
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What are 3 of the Components of Fitness that we have discussed in class so far?
reps, sets, number of breaths
weights, toning, muscle length
muscular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility
sit and reach, pushups, pullups
What is Flexibility?
the maximum force generated by a muscle
the ability of the heart, lungs, and muscles to perform during moderate to high-intensity exercise.
the ability for a muscle to sustain force over a long period of time
the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion.
What type of activities improve flexibility?
yoga and weightlifting
yoga and stretching
jump rope and swimming
weightlifting and pushups
Which type of stretching is a strategy used to improve mobility while moving through a range-of- motion.
dynamic stretch
static stretch
Why is it important to work on your flexibility?
improve posture
body is able to withstand more physical stress
fewer injuries
all of the above
Holding a stretch for a period of time is called a (a) stretch.
What is the number one cause of poor flexibility.
injury
jogging
being sedentary, inactive
a gym membership is too expensive
Yoga often includes which of the following?
sitting still for long periods of time
holding your breath and stressful moves
increased flexibility, poses, balances, mindfulness
none of the above
For optimal performance, static stretching is better to do as a cooldown, instead of a warm-up, because holding the stretch can tire out a muscle?
true
false
(a) stretching is used to warm up the muscles by getting the muscles moving. It is the action of being active and moving as you stretch.
