| PART TWO:
PHYSICAL FLEXIBILITY |
| FLEXIBILITY...the
ability to use a muscle through its maximum range of motion. The
ability to bend, stretch, and twist your joint easily. It is your
advantage to possess a full ROM at the various major joints of
the body. inflexible joints and muscles limit movement. Loss of
flexibility can be attributed to several factors: |
| a.
muscle disuse |
| b.
sedentary living habits |
| c.
long periods of sitting or standing |
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| Flexibility:
the forgotten fitness component! |
| Active/Dynamic
stretching: constant rhythmic movement to increase blood flow |
| Passive/Static
stretching: slow movement held 10-30 seconds, no ballistic bouncing |
| PART THREE:
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (60 MINUTES) |
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GOALS
OF A MIND/BODY FLEXIBILITY CLASS
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reduce
muscular tension
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promote
relaxation
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increase
permanent extensibility of connective tissue
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increase
active range of motion in individual body segments
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improve
coordination
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improve
balance
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promote
body awareness
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decrease
pain, increase pleasure
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enhance
muscular stability (balance)
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sharpen
ability to focus and concentrate
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"Correct
Alignment of your body is as important as the correct alignment
of your car: things get loose and wear our more quickly when
not in balance."
"Even
iron bends if you heat it up enough."
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