Flexibility

FlexibilityHow far the muscles and joints can stretch.

Benefits of Flexibility• Increased range of motion• Higher level of sports performance • Increased potential power produced by

muscles• Increased energy • Reduced stress• Improved self esteem • Decreased feelings of anxiety and depression

FITT recommendations

•Frequency 5-7 days/week

•Intensity Slight discomfort

•Time 5-20 minutes

•Type Static & dynamic stretches

Yoga

Types of Flexibility

Static stretches• holding a stretch

Dynamic stretches• Moving through a stretch

Yoga• Combining static and dynamic stretches in a

flow

pose= static flow=dynamic

Static or Dynamic Stretches

Walking Lunges

Pigeon Pose

Walking Quad Stretch

Leg Swings

Bow Pose

Exit Ticket Quiz1. List 3 benefits of doing flexibility exercises?

2. How many days a week does the FITT principle suggest you do 5-20 minutes of flexibility?