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kaid0807

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Discuss considerations necessary to prevent injury in a stretching program.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss the frequency, intensity, and duration of stretching to improve exibility.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



jaymee143

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Answer to Question 1

Never hold your breath during exercise. Always use extreme care (slow movements with no pain noticeable) when
performing exion and extension of the neck, knees, and spine. Also avoid a full range of movement in any loose
joints.

Answer to Question 2

The frequency of stretching should be 2-5 days per week. The duration should be approximately 10-30 minutes per
day, and the intensity should be 20-30 seconds per stretch for approximately three stretches



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