Fit and Well, for Life Chapter 5
What is included in the core muscles?
Abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis
What is the focus of dynamic stretching?
Functionally based movements
Which structures absorb and disperse stress on the spine?
Intervertebral disks
According to The American College of Sports Medicine, how many days a week should one perform stretching exercises?
2 or 3
How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?
2 to 4
What are the two principal types of connective tissue in a muscle?
Elastin and collagen
What is one likely outcome of good flexibility?
Lower risk of sport injury
Which of the following is one factor that determines flexibility?
Soft tissue length
Which stretching technique do experts recommend for general fitness?
Static stretching
What is the most common site of back pain?
the lumbar area
