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Training - Improving Fitness
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Training - Improving Fitness Suppleness Ways to train: Static stretching Dynamic stretching Ballistic stretching Passive stretching (PNF) Static Stretching Many people use the term "passive stretching" and "static stretching" interchangeably. However, there are a number of people who make a distinction between the two. According to M. Alter: Static stretching involves holding a position. That is, you stretch to the farthest point and hold the stretch ... Dynamic Stretching Dynamic stretching, according to Kurz, "involves moving parts of your body and gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both." Do not confuse dynamic stretching with ballistic stretching! Dynamic stretching consists of controlled leg and arm swings that take you (gently!) to the limits of your range of motion. Ballistic stretches involve trying to force a part of the body beyond its range of motion. In dynamic stretches, there are no bounces or "jerky" movements. An example of dynamic stretching would be slow, controlled leg swings, arm swings,...
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