Is stretching Exercise?
cells in the muscles
muscle fibers
can be damaged during exercise
myofibrils
how far a body part can move in any direction
range of motion
injury and shortening of the myofibrils
scarring
improves the health of the muscles
stretching
Exercise improves the health of:
the heart the lungs the muscles
Flexibility activities:
are exercise
Some of the ways stretching affects the muscles include:
decreased recovery time increased range of motion all of these increased blood flow
Muscle fibers move back and forth during _____.
exercise
If stretching is done during the cool-down, it can help the muscle _____.
increase flexibility
Select all that apply. Why is stretching considered exercise? (Mark 3 answers)
increases blood flow to the muscles helps heal the muscles lengthens the myofibrils
Scarring in the muscle:
is improved by stetching
A by-product of exercise is:
lactic acid
removed by the blood
lactic acid
Flexibility activities should be recorded in your activity log.
True