Why is flexibility important

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Why is flexibility important
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• Yonas Fessehaye
• grade level 9-12

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Lack of flexibility can lead to
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Arthritis Calcium deposits
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Poor posture Loss of range of motion
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Health benefits
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Prevent muscle strain
Prevent Orthopedic problems
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Improve athletic output
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Factors of flexibility
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gene

Flexibility can be passed Down from parents to
kids
s
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Age
Kids tend to be more flexible
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Sex
Women are more flexible because of
hormonal difference anatomical difference
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Race
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Stretching methods
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Static stretch
Slow stretch
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PNF
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
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Ballistic stretch
- Stretch by momentum of body
- Jerk , bounce, action
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how to stretch
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Stretch at least 3 times a week
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Stretch muscle 10 beyond normal length
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Hold stretch longer for
increase in flexibility
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safe stretching
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Dont stretch if you feel pain
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don't use ballistic stretch after injury
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Dont stretch swollen joints
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Strategies for action

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Assessment of current status
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Select exercises that work a Wide range of
muscles
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Record results
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