3. From previous studies done on
athletes, there is NO clear evidence
that stretching before exercise will
prevent injuries.
“In general, unless the activity
requires extensive range of
motion, a good time to
stretch is after an aerobic
work out.”(pg.282)
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4. Our body temperature rises from
exercise, muscles then become
fatigued which shorten and
produce muscle soreness and
spasms.
“Stretching exercises help
fatigued muscles reestablish
their normal resting length and
prevent unnecessary pain.”(pg
272)
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“Sport specific stretching can improve
performance in sports that require a
greater-than-average range of motion,
such as gymnastics, dance,diving,and
figure skating.”(pg 272)
5. Does strength
training limit my
flexibility?
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6. “Data show that strength-training
exercises, when performed through
a full range of motion, do not limit
flexibility.”(pg283)
Most strength training exercises can be
completed from extension to flexion
with an exception of a few.
If proper techniques are performed
during strength training lifting
movements , a increase in flexibility can
occur.
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7. “Body builders and
gymnasts who train
heavily with weights
Flexibility exercises should be
,have a better than
done at least 2 to 3 days a
average
week, holding each stretch 15
flexibility.”(pg272)
to 30 seconds to the point of
mild tension.
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9. The standing toe touch is
considered a contraindicated
exercise. Meaning when the
exercise is done over and over
it may cause excessive strain or
injury.
The standing toe touch puts
excessive strain on the knee and
lower back. It is not a
recommended stretch because of
the high risk of injury.
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10. The alternative and preferred
hamstring stretch is the seated sit
and reach.
This position can executed with
legs together,seperated,reaching
to each side and or reaching in
the middle.
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11. Photo Credit: US Army
Europe Images
Is it bad to do sit ups with hands behin
12. Doing sit ups with hand behind the head is
also a contraindicated exercise. It is also not a
preferred exercise because when done over
and over it may cause excessive strain or Performing sit ups with
injury. hands behind the neck
can produce a excessive
strain on the neck if done
incorrectly.
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13. The preferred abdominal crunch is to have the
arms crossing the chest with the knees bent.
This exercise should only be used by those with
no history of lower back problems.
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14. If I do a
lot of sit
ups will
it get rid
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0_7 of my
15. Doing lots of sit ups will not get rid of belly fat. Doing lots
of sit ups will just grow the muscle tissues .
“A stringent cardiovascular exercise program steadily reduces
your body fat, including fat stored around your belly.”
(Makofsky)
However, you mush also have a
healthy lifestyle by eating healthy
foods and snacks .
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