Flexibility by https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility en-us 2016-09-14 08:28:22 UTC 2025-03-14 01:56:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Basketball.png Definition of Flexibility ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123689159 Flexibility is defined as the range of motion of your joints or the ability of your joints to move freely. ]]> 2016-09-14 08:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123689159 importance of flexibility amyhousley https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123690906 Having good flexibility can prevent sport injuries, as you are more prone to injuries of the muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Also having good flexibility can improve circulation, this is because the muscles are more relaxed.
Flexibility also improves posture because tight muscles affect your spine alignment]]> 2016-09-14 08:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123690906 ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123691427 2016-09-14 08:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123691427 ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123691804 2016-09-14 08:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123691804 Importance of flexibility in sport amyhousley https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123692141 Flexibility is a key factor in gymnastics this is because some moves that have to be performed in gymnastics would be impossible without flexibility, also some skills wouldn't look right and can be dangerous without a good range of movement in the joints.
Flexibility is also important in American football as it gives the team a mental and physical advantage over the other team.]]> 2016-09-14 08:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123692141 ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123692186 max whitlock winning gold in rio 2016]]> 2016-09-14 08:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123692186 ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123692533 gianluigi buffon best saves in football]]> 2016-09-14 08:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123692533 Static Stretching Training ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123697330 Static Stretching is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. It is composed of various techniques that gradually lengthen a muscle to an elongated position (to the point of discomfort) and hold that position for 30 seconds - 2 minutes. ]]> 2016-09-14 09:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123697330 The types of stretching for Flexibility.  ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123697989 There are many types of Static Stretching, such as the ballistic stretch, dynamic stretching, active stretching, passive (or relaxed) stretching, isometric stretching etc. ]]> 2016-09-14 09:24:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123697989 limitations of static stretching  amyhousley https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123698657 Certain activities don't benefit from increased flexibility.
Stretching doesn't effect muscle elasticity during eccentric activity which is when most injuries occur.
Stretching may result in microtrauma to the muscle predisposing it to injury.
An increase in stretch tolerance after a static stretch may mask pain that would normally result in muscle guarding during an injurious activity.]]> 2016-09-14 09:28:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/123698657 Static Stretching- how is it carried out? ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/125319913 Due to static stretching not needing any movement, it comes from a lunge on different parts of the body, how deep you go into the depends on how intense the stretch is. E.G Groin stretch, if you were doing the left groin, you would lunge to the right and sit into the stretch to make sure you are warming up the muscle. ]]> 2016-09-21 08:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/125319913 Who will use static stretching? ncox19981 https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/125321016 2016-09-21 08:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/125321016 FITT principles amyhousley https://padlet.com/ncox19981/Flexibility/wish/125325599 Frequency- training flexibility should be done 5-7 days per week.

Intensity- you should be stretching to the point of mild discomfort not pain.

Time-  all stretches should be held for 15-30 seconds and performed 2-4 times. 

Type-  a variety of total body stretching exercises targeting major muscle groups. 
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