Correct Motion and Breathing

The _____ relax(es) the muscles.

Golgi tendon organ

What is the main reason some people don't stretch before exercising?

They don't know they should stretch.

What is true about muscles on young people?

all answers are correct they heal faster they are more flexible they tend to tear muscles less

To correctly breathe during stretching:

breathe out during the actual stretch

The _____ tighten(s) the muscles.

muscle spindles

Select all that apply. (mark 3 answers) What are the correct ways to breathe during stretching?

Breathe out with a stretch. Perform slow, even breathing as you hold a stretch. Breathe in as you prepare to stretch.

Static stretches are the best type of stretching for?

increased long term flexibility

Dynamic stretching is best used to

prepare muscles for sports

Ballistic stretching:

should never be done

Match the phrase with the correct type of stretching:

static stretching: usually used to gain long-term flexibility, no motion Ballistic stretching: makes muscles tighter, should not be performed, bouncing motion dynamic stretching: gentle motion, usually used after a warm-up, helps prepare muscles for sports activities

What is an advantage of not stretching before exercise?

there are no advantages