Flexibility - Stretching

There are two types of exercise that are generally utilized to increase flexibility:

• Dynamic stretching: the ability to complete a full range of motion of a particular joint. This type of flexibility is used in standard "warming up" exercises as it helps ready the body for physical activity.
   

• Static-active stretching: holding the body or part of the body in a stretched position and maintaining that position for a period of time. One example of static-active stretching is the splits.
   

To improve flexibility, there are a number of methods. A daily stretching regimen can be the simplest and most efficient way of achieving whole body flexibility.

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​Suggestions: General Stretching, Pilates, Fitball, TRX Training, Yoga