F&W quiz 5
When should a person perform stretching exercises?
after a warm-up or workout
Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?
pitching a softball
What determines flexibility?
heredity
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), how many days a week should one perform stretching exercises?
2 to 3
Which type of stretching usually requires a partner?
PNF
Which stretching technique is most commonly associated with injury?
ballistic stretching
What is the focus of dynamic stretching?
functionally based movements
What type of stretching features contracting a muscle prior to stretching?
proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
What are joint capsules?
semi-elastic structures that surround major joints.
What is likely to cause back pain?
weak muscles