Today: 14 Oct 2008
Flexibility is the ability of a joint to move freely through the entire range of motion. Performing regular flexibility exercises will increase your flexibility.
Your flexibility depends on many factors including joint structure, ligaments, tendons, muscles, skin, fat tissue, body temperature, gender and age. Start Your Personal Flexibility Exercises Fitness Plan and improve your flexibility.
Performing regular flexibility exercises offers long term benefits in maintaining functional flexibility. Flexibility exercises and measuring flexibility is important in the assessment of health and overall quality of life. Many muscular and skeletal problems are the result of poor flexibility, especially in adults.
Flexibility exercises help in the improvement and maintenance of postural alignment, the enhancement of proper and graceful movements and in facilitating and developing motor skills. Flexibility exercises are especially important for the athlete, aiding not only in performance but also in the prevention of unnecessary injuries.
Why should I stretch?
Stretching is vital to prevent injury, reduce muscle soreness and improve your range of motion and circulation. Stretching can be performed daily but it is recommend at least every time you exercise to reduce the chance of injury. Always stretch to a point of mild discomfort never to the point of pain.
Gymbods.com recommends static stretching which is where you hold a stretch. Gymbods.com does not recommend ballistic or bouncing stretching as this can lead to injury.
Regular stretching offers long term benefits in correcting any particular muscle imbalance and maintaining functional flexibility. Stretching can help with posture related injuries as well as help maintain flexibility which would otherwise decline with age. Ease into each stretch and do not bounce or make any sudden movements.
Never stretch cold muscles. Always warm the body with light activity first. All exercise shortens muscles so it is important to stretch after all exercise. Your stretching exercises should never be painful and should always feel comfortable.
Stretching increases tissue temperature, blood supply, nutrient transport and synovial fluid within the joint capsule. Stretching can also be performed between sets during a resistance workout.
How should I breathe when performing flexibility exercises?
Do not hold your breath when stretching as this will reduce blood flow. Breathe slowly allowing you to get a full uptake of air. Breathe out on the effort phase and breathe in on the relaxation phase.
What is flexibility?
Flexibility is the ability of a joint to move freely through the entire range of motion. An individual’s flexibility depends on many factors including joint structure, ligaments, tendons, muscles, skin, fat tissue, body temperature, gender and age.
Why is my flexibility measured?
Measuring flexibility is important in the assessment of health and overall quality of life. Many muscular and skeletal problems are the result of poor flexibility, especially in adults. Flexibility is also necessary in the improvement and maintenance of postural alignment, the enhancement of proper and graceful movements and in facilitating and developing motor skills. Flexibility is especially important for the athlete, aiding not only in performance but also in the prevention of unnecessary injuries.
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