Bending and Stretching: Learn to Move with Ease and Grace

Question 1

Which of these actions involves reaching your arms up high and stretching them?

Accepted Answer

Reaching high

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Skipping rope

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Running in place

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Doing push-ups

Question 2

When you move your body from side to side, which type of flexibility are you practicing?

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Lateral bending

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Dynamic stretching

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Static stretching

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Forward bending

Question 3

What is the name of the exercise where you sit on the floor and bend forward to try to touch your toes?

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Forward fold

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Hamstring stretch

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Quad stretch

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Shoulder stretch

Question 4

True or False: You should always stretch before you exercise.

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True

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False

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a yoga pose?

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Superman pose

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Downward-facing dog

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Tree pose

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Plank pose

Question 6

When is the best time to do flexibility exercises?

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Any time of day

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In the morning

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In the afternoon

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In the evening

Question 7

Which of these exercises helps to make your legs more flexible?

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Leg swings

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Arm circles

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Jumping jacks

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Push-ups

Question 8

Which of these is an important safety tip when doing flexibility exercises?

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Warm up before stretching

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Hold your breath while stretching

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Stretch as far as you can

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Never ask for help

Question 9

Which of these activities involves reaching and extending your body to increase flexibility?

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Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

Question 10

Why is it important to stretch before exercising?

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To prevent injuries

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To run faster

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To feel more relaxed

Question 11

In the 'Leg Raise' yoga pose, what position are your legs in?

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Straight up

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Crossed

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Bent

Question 12

What is an important safety tip to remember when stretching?

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Warm up first

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Hold your breath

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Push yourself too hard

Question 13

If you feel pain while stretching, what should you do?

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Stop stretching

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Push through the pain

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Ignore it

Question 14

What activity helps you reach your toes?

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Stretching

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Jumping jacks

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Running

Question 15

When we hold a stretch for a long time, it's called:

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Static stretching

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Bouncing

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Rolling

Question 16

Which animal is super flexible?

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Snake

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Lion

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Dolphin

Question 17

What's the opposite of being flexible?

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Stiffness

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Strength

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Speed

Question 18

Which of these is a yoga move?

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Tree pose

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Push-ups

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Lunges

Question 19

Why do we stretch before playing?

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To warm up our muscles and stay safe

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To run faster

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To get stronger

Question 20

What should you do if it hurts while stretching?

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Stop and tell your teacher

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Keep stretching through the pain

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Ignore the pain

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a good thing about being flexible?

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More likely to get hurt

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Better posture

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Improved balance

Question 22

What's a fun way to practice being flexible at home?

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Doing yoga

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Watching TV

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Playing video games

Question 23

Which of these helps you reach farther and move your body more easily?

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Stretching

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Running

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Jumping

Question 24

Why is it important to stretch our bodies?

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To help us move better and avoid getting hurt

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To feel sleepy

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To make us look taller

Question 25

Which of these is a type of exercise that helps improve flexibility?

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Yoga

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Push-ups

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Situps

Question 26

When stretching, how long should we hold each stretch?

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At least 10 seconds

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As long as we can

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Until it hurts

Question 27

If you feel pain while stretching, what should you do?

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Stop stretching

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Keep stretching

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Push through the pain

Question 28

Which of these is a good way to keep our bodies flexible?

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Stretching regularly

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Eating unhealthy foods

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Staying inside all day

Question 29

What does being flexible mean?

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Being able to move your body easily

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Having strong muscles

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Being able to run fast

Question 30

Which of these activities can help you become more flexible?

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Stretching

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Jumping jacks

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Sit-ups

Question 31

What might happen if you don't stretch enough?

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You might get hurt more easily

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You might lose your balance

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You might become less active

Question 32

Which of these animals is very flexible?

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Snake

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Elephant

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Dog

Question 33

Is it true that you should stretch both before and after exercise?

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Yes

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No

Question 34

Before you start exercising, it's important to stretch __.

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dynamically

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statically

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intensely

Question 35

Which type of stretching helps you get ready for exercise?

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Dynamic

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Static

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Ballistic

Question 36

When you do a hamstring stretch, which part of your leg are you stretching?

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The back of your leg

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The front of your leg

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The side of your leg

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The bottom of your leg

Question 37

Why is flexibility important for staying safe during physical activities?

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It helps prevent injuries.

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It makes you stronger.

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It makes you run faster.

Question 38

What helps us move our bodies in different ways?

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Flexibility

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Speed

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Strength

Question 39

How often should you stretch to get more flexible?

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Every day

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Once a week

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When we feel like it

Question 40

What's a good way to stretch safely?

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Hold the stretch for a few seconds

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Bounce while stretching

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Stretch until it hurts

Question 41

What happens to our muscles when we stretch them?

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They get longer and more flexible

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They get shorter and weaker

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They stay the same

Question 42

What should we do if we feel pain while stretching?

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Stop stretching and tell a grown-up

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Keep stretching even if it hurts

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Pretend we don't feel it

Question 43

Why is it important to breathe while stretching?

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It helps our muscles relax

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It helps us stretch farther

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It makes us feel dizzy

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a benefit of being flexible?

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We're more likely to get hurt

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We can stand up straighter

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We feel more balanced

Question 45

Let's learn about activities that can make our bodies more flexible. Which of these would help us?

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Stretching

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Jumping rope

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Running fast

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Swimming

Question 46

We have different ways to stretch. Which of these sounds like a kind of stretch?

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Trying a 'yoga pose'

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Doing a 'plank' with our arms

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Doing 'push-ups' on the ground

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Doing a 'burpee' exercise

Question 47

When is the best time to stretch our bodies?

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Before and after we exercise

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Only in the morning

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Only in the evening

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While we're eating

Question 48

What is a good way to become more flexible?

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Stretching your muscles

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Running fast

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Sitting still for a long time

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Eating lots of candy

Question 49

Which part of your body do you stretch when you reach your arms up high?

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Your arms

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Your legs

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Your back

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Your face

Question 50

Why is it important to stay flexible?

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It helps you avoid getting hurt.

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It makes you stronger.

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It helps you run faster.

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It makes your food taste better.

Question 51

What should you do before stretching?

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Warm up your muscles.

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Eat a big meal

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Hold your breath.

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Close your eyes.

Question 52

Which of these is a fun way to practice flexibility with a friend?

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Playing Simon Says

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Running a race

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Hiding from each other

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Doing jumping jacks

Question 53

Which of these is another word for flexibility?

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Range of motion

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Strength

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Balance

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Power

Question 54

What is the ability to move our bodies easily called?

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Flexibility

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Speed

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Strength

Question 55

When we stretch our muscles, what happens?

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They get longer and stronger.

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They get shorter and weaker.

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They stay the same.

Question 56

Which animal is very well known for being flexible?

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Cat

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Elephant

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Turtle

Question 57

What is a good way to improve our flexibility?

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Stretching every day.

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Running fast.

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Eating healthy foods.

Question 58

Which of these is NOT a benefit of being flexible?

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It makes us smarter.

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It helps us move better.

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It prevents injuries.

Question 59

Which of these is the best way to stretch?

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Holding a stretch gently for 10 seconds.

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Bouncing while stretching.

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Stretching until it hurts.

Question 60

What should we do if we feel pain while stretching?

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Stop stretching and rest.

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Keep stretching.

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Stretch harder.

Question 61

Which of these activities helps us to stretch?

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Yoga

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Jumping rope

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Playing basketball

Question 62

What does it mean to be flexible?

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Being able to bend and move your body easily

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Being able to run fast

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Being able to jump high

Question 63

Which of these activities helps you improve your flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Stretching

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Playing video games

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Eating junk food

Question 64

Which of these is a yoga pose that can help improve flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Downward-facing dog

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Plank

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Push-up