Chapter Six Flexibility The rubber band theory applies to each of us; we will be no good until stretched.

Vocabulary point at which 2 ________________ come together strong, fibrous tissue which attaches one bone to another meaty tissue surrounding bones soft tissues that anchor _____________ to bones joint — ligament — muscle — tendon —

What Is Flexibility? zThe ability to move body joints through a full _____________________________________.

Why Is Flexibility Important? zHelps reduce chance of developing low back pain zNeeded in daily living zReduces chance of _____________________ zHelps relieve muscle ____________________

Types of Stretching zStatic — ______________ move muscle to stretching point zDynamic — _________________, slow and controlled zBallistic — _______________, jerky movement using body’s momentum zIsostatic — use a ________________ to stretch beyond your limit

F.I.T. Applied to Flexibility zIncrease overload by increasing: yF yFrequency - number of sessions per day or week yI yIntensity - distance the muscle is stretched yT yTime - length of time the position is held, or number of repetitions and sets

Study Question zWhat kind of stretching is done in a continuous slow and controlled manner? A. ballistic stretching. B. dynamic stretching. C. PNF stretching. D. static stretching

Study Question Post-exercise pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms can be prevented or reduced by A. cool-down exercises. B. stretching exercises. C. warm-up exercises. D. weight training exercises.