types of stretching
what are the 2 main types of stretching?
dynamic and static strecthing
what is the main purpose of stretching?
improving flexibility
What does flexibility help your joints do?
Move through a greater range of motion
what two muscle injuries are mentioned at the beginning of the video?
strains and tears
what type of stretching involves holding a position?
static stretching
what connects muscles to bones?
tendons
What happens to a muscle's resistance as it is stretched repeatedly?
it decreases
does stretching prevent every type of sports injuries?
no
what type of stretching uses controlled movements?
dynamic stretching
what 2 proteins help connective tissues stretch?
collagen and elastin
What happens to the temporary flexibility Improvement if the athlete rests further without activity
It gradually disappears
what can happen when someone stretches too much?
they may move their joints in a dangerous way
which muscle does the athlete stretch?
hamstring
what is the smallest contracting unit of muscle tissue
sarcomere
what does the video say muscles can add to improve flexibility over time?
sarcomeres
why might stretching not prevent common long distance running injuries?
running uses a small range of motion in the joints involved
how long does the athlete hold the stretch in the example?
30 seconds
What word describes materials that have both elastic and time dependent properties like muscles?
Viscoelastic
according to the video, how much stretching is suggested daily to improve flexibility over time?
10 minutes a day for 2 months
why should athletes choose a stretching routine suited to their activity?
different activities require different types of mobility