Based upon body type, which of the following athletes would you expect to have the least flexibility?A.a gymnastB.a ballerinaC.a bodybuilderD.a cyclist
How can poor posture result in back pain?A.Bad posture can result in tight muscles.B.Bad posture hyperextends the spinal column.C.Bad posture increases back flexibility.D.Bad posture reduces stress on joints and tendons.
Which is the BEST statement about joint flexibility?A.It is constant for any joint type.B.It is constant within a family.C.It is consistent between an individual's joints.D.It varies from joint to joint.
Flexibility training can enhance enjoyment of activities by making it easier to __________.A.understand activitiesB.maintain good posture C.tire the musclesD.perform activities
Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.
Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility?A.tai chiB.sunbathingC.playing basketballD.tennis
Joints all move in the same way.
Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility?A.hold a difficult ballet poseB.throw a ball quicklyC.perform swift, complicated motionsD.perform a perfect golf swing
Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion.
Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?A.Stiff muscles only result from overwork.B.Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.C.Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.D.Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
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