Week 9 - W04: Flexibility by NUTR1023 https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt en-us 2018-04-29 23:45:32 UTC 2025-11-21 19:02:35 UTC hello@padlet.com Static-hold the muscle in a stretched position. Ballistic - using active muscle effort in a bouncing-type motion. Dynamic - using active muscle effort but avoids bouncing. s4366910 https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256408788 2018-04-30 06:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256408788 https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256408789 Flexibility is defined as the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely. It also refers to the mobility of your muscles, which allows for more movement around the joints. The health benefits associated with good flexibility include the prevention of injuries, back pain and balance issues. 

]]> 2018-04-30 06:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256408789 Static Stretching involves a position being held where the muscle is under tension, usually between 10-60 seconds https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256409089 2018-04-30 06:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256409089 https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256409550 As people age flexibility decreases due to the reduction in number and size of muscle fibres which are consequently replaced be collagen. As collagen dehydrates it becomes denser and therefore stiffens. Similar deterioration occurs in elastic fibres through fragmentation, fraying and calcification. This natural process is slowed by physical activity an effective stretching program.]]> 2018-04-30 06:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256409550 https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256409608 We have quite broad guidelines when it comes to flexibility training. 
  • Frequency: 2-5 times a week 
  • Intensity: to the point of minor discomfort – not to the point where it’s painful
  • Time: 10-30s per stretch, 10-30 min per session
  • Type of exercise: important to include the major muscle groups, using both static stretches and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) 
]]> 2018-04-30 06:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256409608 Active Isolated Stretching https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256411470 Incorporates short duration static stretches in combination with active muscle contractions between muscles at or around the joint to improve joint mobility.]]> 2018-04-30 06:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256411470 https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256411477 2018-04-30 06:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256411477 DYNAMIC STRETCHING https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256411671 involves integrated movements that rely on force production and momentum to move joints through functional ranges ]]> 2018-04-30 06:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/nutr1023nm/2fn3umtoaspt/wish/256411671