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What is the primary purpose of stretching in physical exercise?
What is the primary purpose of stretching in physical exercise?
- To reduce muscle fatigue
- To increase muscle strength
- To improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone (correct)
- To enhance muscle endurance
Which of the following factors does not affect flexibility?
Which of the following factors does not affect flexibility?
- Body temperature
- Muscle strength (correct)
- Age
- Fat (or adipose) tissue
What is the term for the property of a material to resist deformation from a force and to quickly return to its normal shape?
What is the term for the property of a material to resist deformation from a force and to quickly return to its normal shape?
- Muscle tone
- Elasticity (correct)
- Mobility
- Flexibility
What type of flexibility involves performing dynamic movements within the full range of motion in the joint?
What type of flexibility involves performing dynamic movements within the full range of motion in the joint?
Which anatomical element of flexibility is responsible for connecting bones to bones?
Which anatomical element of flexibility is responsible for connecting bones to bones?
What type of flexibility involves stretching an antagonist muscle using only the tension in the agonist muscle?
What type of flexibility involves stretching an antagonist muscle using only the tension in the agonist muscle?
What is the primary function of the quadriceps in the hamstring stretch?
What is the primary function of the quadriceps in the hamstring stretch?
What is the main benefit of using a low-resistance, sustained stretch?
What is the main benefit of using a low-resistance, sustained stretch?
What is the recommended duration for holding each stretch?
What is the recommended duration for holding each stretch?
What type of stretching is characterized by slow, controlled movements through the full range of motion?
What type of stretching is characterized by slow, controlled movements through the full range of motion?
What is the primary benefit of incorporating stretching into a workout routine?
What is the primary benefit of incorporating stretching into a workout routine?
Why is it important to stretch slowly and gradually?
Why is it important to stretch slowly and gradually?
