The musculoskeletal response has an effect on the flexibility of the muscles during and after exercise. During exercise I got 18 cm in the sit and reach test and post exercise was 17 cm this shows that exercise has an effect on muscle pliability during acute exercise.…
Passive stretching will allow the area to get used to movement again and make the area more free to move in different motions.…
* Appendix (pgs. 283-298 of textbook – Science of Flexibility) and have a general understanding of basic stretching technique guidelines.…
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Muscles work like levers and they allow the bones at joints to work like hinges. When the muscle contracts it makes the bones at the joint to move to the direction they are designed to move and as far as they can allow. They need to be exercised on a regular basis otherwise they become floppy and make movement slower…
For each of the following, describe what you will do to prepare your body for the…
Extension movements or exercises usually occur with a pushing force or action, such as seen with the seated leg extension in which you push the feet outward away from the body. Another exercise involving extension is the dumbbell overhead triceps press. Abduction is defined as movement of a body part away from the midline of the body. The midline is an imaginary line that travels down the center of the body. A few exercises involving abduction are: reverse pec deck, dumbbell lateral raises, and the standing hip abduction with a band/s.…
When isotonic exercises are performed the muscles shorten and lengthen to cause movement. The most common type of isotonic exercise is freee weight exercises. Isotonic exercise allows for the use of resistance through a full range of joint motion and provides an effective stimulus development.…
Stretching prior to exercise may increase the risk of injury. It is better to focus on gentle warming up and light stretching than on simply stretching muscles prior to intensive workout. After intense exercise, stretching helps to relax contracted muscles and avoid stiffness and soreness later. After intense exercise, stretching helps to relax contracted muscles and avoid stiffness and soreness afterward. It was noted the different level of flexibility in the subjects, with one doing significantly worse than others. Long-term benefits of properly done stretching will be especially important for this subject (subject…
recommended program that has worked for many others. It may not be right for you. It is…
Perform and log stretching exercises for all eight muscles listed below at least three days per week, but you may stretch every day. You may add muscle groups and…
You will find stretching instructions in Muscular and Flexibility Lesson Three: Training. Please perform and log all 8 flexibility exercises at least…
Being able to exercise at a moderate to high intensity for a long period of time…
To begin with you will place one foot in front changing feet after 10 seconds, bending your back leg with all the weight on it and stretching your front leg out as far as you can with your toe down then toe lifted. This will stretch out your hamstrings and you thighs so you don’t do any major damage.…
People who are flexible won’t have to worry about strained muscles and sprains as much as others who aren’t flexible. There are many sports that encourage flexibility; such as, martial arts, gymnastics, pilates, or yoga. Stretching before and after your workout is recommended as it does prevent strains and sprains and will also improve your flexibility.…