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magmichele12

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Discuss two common tests used to evaluate exibility.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Discuss the benets of increased exibility.
 
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Sweetkitty24130

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Answer to Question 1

The sit-and-reach test measures the ability to ex the trunk, which means stretching the lower back muscles and
the hamstrings. The shoulder exibility test evaluates the range of motion at the shoulder

Answer to Question 2

Improved exibility results in the following benets: increased joint mobility, resistance to muscle injury,
prevention of low back problems, efcient body movement, and improved posture and personal appearance.




magmichele12

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


Jsherida

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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