Flexibility Training

Question 1

What is static training?

Answer 1

Active-Independent, using your own force to stretch.

Passive-Requires help of another person or object to stretch a muscle

Question 2

What are the advantages of static training?

Answer 2

Reduces injury risk, reduces muscle soreness, easy to carry out and anyone can do it

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of static training?

Answer 3

Overstretching could cause injury, can’t stretch certain muscle groups

Question 4

What is Ballistic stretching?

Answer 4

Uses force of limb movement to stretch muscles beyond their natural range of movement. Fast and jerky movements

Question 5

What are the advantages of Ballistic stretching?

Answer 5

Can be made sport specific, easy to carry out, anyone can do it

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of Ballistic stretching?

Answer 6

Risk of injury, often performed incorrectly

Question 7

What is Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation?

Answer 7

Passive stretching that develops flexibility, mobility and strength. Used in rehabilitation programmes where partner applies resistance for 6-10 seconds. Muscle is stretched and relaxed, with the aim that the muscle an stretch further the next time

Question 8

What are the advantages of PNF?

Answer 8

Can be made sport specific, can rehabilitate an injured athlete, increases flexibility

Question 9

What are the disadvantages of PNF?

Answer 9

Higher risk of injury, must be carried out by a specialist