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Fitness Theory
Chapter 6
Question | Answer |
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Static | Full ROM without movement, once you're there you're there, after workout, splits |
Dynamic | Ability to produce full ROM while moving, mostly before workout, open the gate close the gate |
Factors that Affect Flexibility | Age, gender, joint structure, physical inactivity, muscles imbalances |
Age | Muscles are not as pliable, although you can improve it at any age, calcium and dehydration in the joint structure increase |
Gender | Higher estrogen, more flexible |
Joint Structure | How your joints are made, scar tissue |
Benefits | Increase blood flow, improve performance even in regular activities, improves posture and balance. |
FITTE Principle | 3x week; 30 min at a time; 5 min after every workout; push until you feel discomfort, reversibility is very high |
Foam Rolling | Myofascial release |
PNF | Partner Stretch |
Flexibility | The ability of your joints to move through a full range of motion. |