What is Flexibility?
Flexibility refers to the absolute range of movement in a joint or series of joints, and length in muscles that cross the joints. Flexibility is variable between individuals, particularly in terms of differences in muscle length of multi-joint muscles. Flexibility in some joints can be increased to a certain degree by standard exercise, while stretching is a common exercise component to maintain or improve flexibility. Quality of life is enhanced...
Anatomical Elements of Flexibility
Joints in a human body are surrounded by synovial membranes and articular cartilage which cover, cushion and nourish the joint and surfaces of each bone. Increasing muscular elasticity of the joint’s range of mobility increases flexibility. Ligaments are composed of two different tissues: white and yellow. The white fibrous tissues are not stretchy, but are extremely strong so that even if the bone were fractured the tissue would remain in place....
Stretching
Flexibility is improved by stretching. Stretching should only be started when muscles are warm and the body temperature is raised. To be effective while stretching, force applied to the body must be held just beyond a feeling of pain and needs to be held for at least ten seconds. If held too long, the muscle will become too loose and stretchy. Increasing the range of motion creates good posture and develops proficient performance in everyday...
Sport Specific Guides
Each sport / athletic activity has unique and individual demands it places on a participant. Some sports and athletic activities might require more cardiovascular endurance than others. Some might require a great deal of…..
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Track Progress
It’s often necessary to keep track of how your flexibility is improving to ensure continued progression. Certain adjustments to a stretching program might need to be made to maximize gains. Such tracking can be…..
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F.A.Q.
If you have any questions regarding any aspect of the flexSTRETCH™ system that is not answered on this frequently asked questions page, you can visit our contact page and our team will get back to you as soon as possible…..
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