Designing a Flexibility Workout Program
by Brian Sather, created Oct 22 2009 - 4:21pm
A short discussion of principles of designing a flexibility program, by Brian Sather, in Health/Fitness for Life class at Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR.
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A short discussion of principles of designing a flexibility program, by Brian Sather, in Health/Fitness for Life class at Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, OR.
Flexibility
- Mode: Each major muscle/joint should be stretched. Slow sustained is recommended. PNF is better. Ballistic is not recommended.
- Intensity: To point of mild discomfort.
- Repetitions (duration): Each exercise 2-4 times and holding final position. Assure equilateral flexibility.
- Frequency: 2 or more days per week.
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