1. Flexibility How far the muscles and joints can stretch.

2. Benefits of Flexibility Increased range of motion Higher level of sports performance Increased potential power produced by muscles Increased energy Reduced stress Improved self esteem Decreased feelings of anxiety and depression

3. FITT recommendations Frequency 5-7 days/week Intensity Slight discomfort Time 5-20 minutes Type Static & dynamic stretches Yoga

4. Types of Flexibility Static stretches holding a stretch Dynamic stretches Moving through a stretch Yoga Combining static and dynamic stretches in a flow pose= static flow=dynamic

5. Static or Dynamic Stretches

6. Walking Lunges

7. Pigeon Pose

8. Walking Quad Stretch

9. Leg Swings

10. Bow Pose

11. Exit Ticket Quiz List 3 benefits of doing flexibility exercises? How many days a week does the FITT principle suggest you do 5-20 minutes of flexibility?