Stretching Fundamentals
This is the exact number of primary stretching techniques covered in class.
What is 3?
The optimal time to perform dynamic stretches relative to high-intensity exercise.
What is before the activity?
High Knees, Torso Twists, Arm Swings, and these dynamic stepping motions were covered in class.
What are Walking Lunges?
The exact number of steps involved in completing a PNF stretch.
What is 3 phases?
The total number of yoga poses taught during the lesson.
What is 4/5 poses?
This stretching technique uses higher rates of movement while focusing on taking joints through their full range of motion.
What is dynamic stretching?
The ideal timing to execute static stretching during a workout session.
What is after high-intensity activity?
Arm Swings, High Knees, Walking Lunges, and this upper-body twisting motion are the 4 dynamic stretches.
What is the Torso Twist?
The first phase of PNF, where a partner or prop helps move you into a stretch.
What is the Passive stretch phase?
Standing tall with grounded feet, an engaged spine, and dropped shoulders describes this pose.
What is Mountain Pose?
The stationary stretching technique where you hold a position without moving.
What is static stretching?
The two primary advantages of stretching are stopping injuries and doing this to post-workout pain.
What is reduce soreness?
The PowerPoint listed Toe Touch, Cobra Pose, and this leg stretch as static examples.
What is a quad hold?
The second phase of PNF, where you contract the target muscle against resistance.
What is the Isometric phase?
Kneeling on the mat with hips on heels and forehead lowered relaxes the spine in this pose.
What is Child’s Pose?
The advanced technique that relies on neuromuscular reflexes to get a deeper stretch.
What is PNF stretching?
Dynamic stretching primarily enhances this immediate type of flexibility.
What is short term range of motion?
Toe Touch, Quad Hold, and this back-extending pose represent the static examples provided.
What is a cobra pose?
The third phase of PNF, where you release the muscle contraction to increase the stretch depth.
What is the Relax & Deepen phase?
Lifting hips high to form an inverted "V" shape stretches hamstrings in this pose.
What is Downward-Facing Dog Pose?
These fibrous connective tissues attaching muscle to bone are what get lengthened while stretching.
Static stretching focuses on improving this type of flexibility over time.
What is long term range of motion?
Yoga and this core-focused system were discussed as the two main static exercise forms.
What is Pilates?
In phase 1 of PNF, this helper or object assists you in reaching a comfortable position.
What is a partner or prop?
Lunging with a 90-degree front knee, back foot at 45 degrees, and arms overhead describes this posture.
What is Warrior One Pose?