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Which of the following is the BEST order of workout activities?A.stretch, warm-up, workout, stretchB.warm-up, stretch, workout, stretchC.stretch, warm-up, workoutD.warm-up, workout, stretch
Which of the following BEST describes balanced stretching?A.stretching many groups of muscles throughout the bodyB.targeting a specific muscle group for stretchingC.balancing on one hand or foot during stretching exercisesD.stretching without bouncing
Some stretching exercise can be harmful, even if performed correctly.
Stretching should be accompanied by slow, deep breaths.
Which of the following is NOT a dangerous stretch?A.arm circlesB.yoga plowC.hurdle stretchD.hip flexor
Which of the following is NOT a good exercise for the lower body?A.hip flexorB.spine stretchC.calf stretchD.hamstring stretch
What would be a particularly good stretching exercise to do before going on a run?A.the calf stretchB.shoulder bendsC.the torso stretchD.the chest-and-arm stretch
What exercises should you perform if your goal is to improve flexibility of your chest and side muscles? A. hip flexor and side stretch B. shoulder stretch and chest and arm bends C. side stretch and chest and arm bends D. hamstring stretch and calf stretch Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
The hip flexor is predominantly a calf stretching exercise.
There aren't health risks with any yoga positions or forms.
Which of the following is NOT an appropriate result of healthy stretching?A.tension in the musclesB.a slight burning sensationC.muscle painD.increased range of motion
The ballistic method of developing flexibility is the safest form of stretching.
If sufficient rest is taken between workout activities targeting specific muscle groups, how many sessions of the same activity can safely be performed in a one-week period at the MOST?A.twoB.threeC.fourD.five
Ballistic stretching is BEST performed __________.A.before intense workoutsB.after a thorough warm-upC.weeklyD.never
When preparing to exercise, it's best to warm up your muscles before stretching. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Why is the standing quadriceps stretch a better stretching exercise than the sitting quadriceps stretch?A.It stretches the quadriceps muscle further.B.It can also be performed while lying down.C.It exerts less force on the knees.D.It causes sideways torque on the knees.
Why are arm circles considered a dangerous stretching exercise?A.They are a ballistic stretching exercise.B.The stretch the shoulder muscles.C.They can injure the hip joints.D.They are a static stretching exercise.
Stretching before and after a workout allows for __________. A.minimal sorenessB.maintained flexibilityC.notation of increased flexibilityD.all of the above
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