Critically analyze the concept of stretching. Is stretching for improved flexibi

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Critically analyze the concept of stretching. Is stretching for improved flexibility? If so, to what extent is flexibility necessary in a general fitness program? In a sports-specific setting? Are there other reasons for stretching besides improving flexibility? Try each of the stretching methods discussed in the text for at least two body parts and briefly explain the differences between them. Describe how what you have learned and observed about stretching applies to your future training endeavors.

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Answer: Flexibility and mobility are two different things. Flexibility is going to deal with tissue length and mobility is going to deal with tissue temperature or body temperature( or how loose you feel). The flexibility is of two types that is dynamic and static flexibility.Consistant effort on static flexibility will produced increase in length of muscle or tissue related.Flexibility can be measured in inches or centemeters but we can not measure mobility we can just feel it as stiffness by increasing body temperature.

Stretching is the best way to increase flexibility and should be performed daily to increase the range of motion of joints, decrease the probability of delayed-onset muscle and enhance quality of life and graceful movement. Beside improving flexibility stretching also help in various ways as: decreasing stress, reduce pain and stiffness, improve health, enhance range of motion, improved muscular function, improved blood circulation, enhanced performance, improve quality of life. So we must do stretching to improve our life style.There are six main different types to perform stretching as : 1)static 2) active, 3)ballistic 4)dynamic 5) passive 6) and PNF stretching.

1. Ballistic stretching: This type of stretching uses the momentum of a moving body or a limb in an attempt to force it beyond its normal range of motion. This type of stretching is not useful as it is forceful stretching which may lead to injury.

2.Dynamic stretching: It involves moving parts of body and gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both. Dynamic stretching consists of controlled leg and arm swings(so it is a gentle process.

3.Active stretching: It is also referred to as static-active stretching in which you can assume a position and then hold it there with no assistance other than using the strength of your agonist muscles.

4.static stretching: It involves holding a position.(means there is no motion).

5.Isometric stretching: It is a type of static stretching which involves the resistance of muscle groups through isometric contractions (tensing) of the stretched muscles .It is one of the fastest ways to develop increased static-passive flexibility and is much more effective than either passive stretching or active stretching alone.

6.PNF stretching: It is currently the fastest and most effective way known to increase static-passive flexibility. It is neuromuscular facilitation. It is not really a type of stretching but is a technique of combining passive stretching. PNF was initially developed as a method of rehabilitating stroke victims.

if you want your muscle to slowly but surely increase in length so you have to more ability range of motion called as flexiblity.

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