Download - Flexibility
FlexibilityHow far the muscles and joints can stretch.
Benefits of Flexibility• Increased range of motion• Higher level of sports performance • Increased potential power produced by
muscles• Increased energy • Reduced stress• Improved self esteem • Decreased feelings of anxiety and depression
FITT recommendations
•Frequency 5-7 days/week
•Intensity Slight discomfort
•Time 5-20 minutes
•Type Static & dynamic stretches
Yoga
Types of Flexibility
Static stretches• holding a stretch
Dynamic stretches• Moving through a stretch
Yoga• Combining static and dynamic stretches in a
flow
pose= static flow=dynamic
Static or Dynamic Stretches
Walking Lunges
Pigeon Pose
Walking Quad Stretch
Leg Swings
Bow Pose
Exit Ticket Quiz1. List 3 benefits of doing flexibility exercises?
2. How many days a week does the FITT principle suggest you do 5-20 minutes of flexibility?