02.01 Flexibility

Question: Cooling down is important after exercising to

Answer: prevent injury

Question: A static stretch is

Answer: safe, because it stretches the muscle and joint without causing pain

Question: It is important to avoid ballistic stretches because they can

Answer: exceed the stretchable limits of the tissues involved

Question: Dynamic stretches are part of an effective warm-up because they can help

Answer: lubricate the muscles used in the activity

Question: To warm up before a run, Lucas walks for five minutes. Which of these accurately evaluates his choice of warm-up activity?

Answer: This activity is appropriate because it prepares muscles for more intense movement.