Learn Flexibility: Improve Your Range of Motion with Stretching and Yoga

Question 1

When you stretch, it is important to:

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Hold each stretch for at least 10 seconds

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Bounce while stretching

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Stretch until it hurts

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Stretch only when you feel like it

Question 2

What is a safe and effective way to test your flexibility?

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Sit-and-Reach Test

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Jumping jacks

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Vertical Jump Test

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Burpee Test

Question 3

What does 'range of motion' mean?

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How far a joint can move

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How many times a muscle can move

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How much weight you can lift

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How fast you can run

Question 4

What's a simple stretch for the legs called?

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Hamstring stretch

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Shoulder stretch

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Bicep stretch

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Neck stretch

Question 5

Which activity doesn't need much flexibility?

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Walking

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Dancing

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Playing tennis

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Swimming

Question 6

Which is the safest way to stretch a muscle?

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Hold the stretch for a short time

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Stretch until it hurts

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Bounce while stretching

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Stretch with a friend

Question 7

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 lift heavy objects.

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Being able to run quickly.

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Being able to jump high.

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of stretch?

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Running in place.

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Holding a stretch for a long time.

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Moving through a range of motion.

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Bouncing up and down during a stretch.

Question 9

Which exercise is good for improving flexibility in the back of your legs?

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Sitting on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and reaching for your toes.

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Standing with your feet apart and bending over to touch your toes.

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Sitting on the floor with your legs crossed and stretching your arms overhead.

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Standing with your feet together and jumping up and down.

Question 10

What is the difference between holding a stretch (static stretching) and moving through a range of motion (dynamic stretching)?

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Holding a stretch stays in one position, while dynamic stretching involves movement.

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Holding a stretch involves movement, while dynamic stretching stays in one position.

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Holding a stretch is more effective than dynamic stretching.

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Dynamic stretching is more effective than holding a stretch.

Question 11

Which type of stretch involves holding a stretch for at least 30 seconds?

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Static stretch

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Dynamic stretch

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Ballistic stretch

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Isometric stretch

Question 12

What is NOT a safety tip for stretching?

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Stretch to the point of pain

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Warm up before stretching

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Hold stretches for less than 30 seconds

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Breathe deeply while stretching

Question 13

What is the difference between passive and active flexibility?

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Passive flexibility involves stretching without muscle activation, while active flexibility involves stretching with muscle activation

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Passive flexibility involves stretching with a partner, while active flexibility involves stretching on your own

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Passive flexibility is better for improving range of motion, while active flexibility is better for improving posture

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There is no difference between passive and active flexibility

Question 14

Which of the following exercises helps to improve flexibility?

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Hamstring stretch.

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Jumping jacks.

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Sit-ups.

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Push-ups.

Question 15

What is a good way to improve your flexibility?

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Stretching regularly.

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Playing sports.

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Lifting weights.

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Running long distances.

Question 16

When is the best time to stretch?

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Both before and after exercise.

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Before exercise.

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After exercise.

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Only in the morning.

Question 17

What type of stretch involves holding a stretch for a short period of time and then releasing it?

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Static stretch.

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Dynamic stretch.

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Ballistic stretch.

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Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretch.

Question 18

How can you make sure to include flexibility exercises in your daily life?

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Add stretching to your daily activities.

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Stretch only when you're sore.

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Hold each stretch for no more than 10 seconds.

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Stretch only once a week.

Question 19

Besides stretching, what other activities can you do to increase your flexibility?

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Foam rolling

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Yoga

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Running

Question 20

Why is flexibility important for playing sports?

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Flexible muscles can stretch more easily, reducing the risk of injuries.

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Flexibility makes our bones stronger.

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Being flexible helps us balance better.

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Flexibility helps us run faster.

Question 21

Which is NOT a type of stretch?

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Strengthening stretch

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Dynamic stretch

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Static stretch

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Ballistic stretch

Question 22

For how long should you hold a static stretch?

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30-60 seconds

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5-10 seconds

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15-30 seconds

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Over 60 seconds

Question 23

Which muscle group helps you bend your knees?

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Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Calves

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Glutes

Question 24

What is NOT a benefit of being flexible?

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Have bigger muscles

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Can move more easily

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Less likely to get hurt

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Better posture

Question 25

What kind of stretching involves holding a position for a short time and then releasing?

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Static stretching

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Dynamic stretching

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PNF stretching

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Active stretching

Question 26

Which yoga pose helps to improve balance and flexibility?

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Tree pose

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Cobra pose

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Downward-facing dog

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Child's pose

Question 27

What position should your body be in for the downward-facing dog yoga pose?

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Hands and feet flat on the ground, body like an upside-down V

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Hands and feet flat on the ground, back rounded

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Hands and feet shoulder-width apart, body flat on the ground

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Hands and feet hip-width apart, body straight up and down

Question 28

What yoga pose involves bending forward and trying to touch your toes?

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Forward fold

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Downward-facing dog

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Cobra pose

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Tree pose

Question 29

Which of these is a good exercise for making your legs more flexible?

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Lunges

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Push-ups

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Jumping jacks

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Sit-ups

Question 30

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

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Stop stretching and rest

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Ignore it

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Push through the pain

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Ask a grown-up for help

Question 31

What is it called when you can move your body part all the way it can go?

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Flexibility

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Agility

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Strength

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Endurance

Question 32

Which part of your body does the butterfly stretch target?

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Legs

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Chest

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Arms

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Back

Question 33

Flexibility is only important for people who play sports.

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False

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True

Question 34

Why is flexibility important for our bodies?

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It reduces our risk of injuries.

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It helps us sleep better.

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It makes us look taller.

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It helps us run faster.

Question 35

Which of the following is considered a dynamic stretch?

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Walking lunges

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Holding a stretch for 30 seconds

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Touching your toes

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Standing quad stretch

Question 36

How long should you hold a static stretch?

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15-30 seconds

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5-10 seconds

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30-60 seconds

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1-2 minutes

Question 37

What is the starting position for the downward-facing dog yoga pose?

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Kneeling on your hands and knees

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Sitting on your heels with your knees hip-width apart

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Standing with your feet hip-width apart

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Lying on your stomach with your arms extended overhead

Question 38

True or False: Stretching too much can be harmful.

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True

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False

Question 39

When should you NOT stretch?

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When you are injured

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Before exercising

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After exercising

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In the morning

Question 40

What is the name of the yoga pose where you stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and reach your arms up overhead?

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Mountain pose

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Tree pose

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Downward-facing dog

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Cobra pose

Question 41

Which of these is a common stretching pose?

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Downward-facing dog

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Forward roll

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Crab walk

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Jumping jack

Question 42

What kind of exercise is yoga?

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A type of stretching

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A type of dance

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A type of weights

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A type of running

Question 43

Which part of your leg do you stretch when you do a quadriceps stretch?

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Quadriceps

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Hamstrings

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Calves

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Inner thighs

Question 44

True or False: Stretching can help make sore muscles feel better after exercise.

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True

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False

Question 45

What is a key benefit of having good flexibility?

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Increased range of motion

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Increased muscle strength

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Faster running speed

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Reduced body weight

Question 46

Which yoga pose focuses on balance and stability?

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Tree pose

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Cat-cow pose

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Cobra pose

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Downward-facing dog

Question 47

Why is it important to warm up before stretching?

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To prepare muscles for stretching and reduce the risk of injury.

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To increase heart rate and blood flow.

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To improve coordination and balance.

Question 48

Which practice is not recommended for improving flexibility?

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Stretching excessively or holding stretches for too long.

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Yoga

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Regular stretching

Question 49

What is the key difference between static and dynamic stretching?

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Static stretching involves holding a stretch for an extended period, while dynamic stretching involves moving and stretching muscles simultaneously.

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Static stretching is more effective for improving range of motion, while dynamic stretching is better for reducing injury risk.

Question 50

Which muscle group is the hamstring stretch primarily designed to target?

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Legs

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Arms

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Chest

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Back

Question 51

How does stretching benefit a person's posture?

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By improving muscle balance and alignment.

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By reducing weight.

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By improving vision.

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By increasing body height.