Flexibility
Flexibility-The ability of your muscles and joints to extend through a full range of motion.
BENEFITS OF FLEXIBILITY
*Improved athletic performance for some activities
*Decrease the risk of injury
*Increases blood flow to the muscles
*Reduced risk of back pain as you get older
TWO WAYS TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY
Dynamic stretching: stretching while in motion without holding an end position.
(Frankenstein seen below)
BENEFITS OF FLEXIBILITY
*Improved athletic performance for some activities
*Decrease the risk of injury
*Increases blood flow to the muscles
*Reduced risk of back pain as you get older
TWO WAYS TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY
Dynamic stretching: stretching while in motion without holding an end position.
(Frankenstein seen below)
Static Stretching: Holding a stretch in a stationary position for a period of time.
(hurdle stretch seen below)
(hurdle stretch seen below)