Wednesday, 25 December 2013

STATIC vs. DYNAMIC Stretching

STATIC vs. DYNAMIC Stretching
NEERAJ MEHTA

Static stretching, also known as held stretch position, is assumed slowly and held for a
 designated period of time (usually 20-30 seconds).  Stretch the muscle to the point where further movement is limited and prevented by its own movement.
It is best if this type of stretching is progressive, as the tension during the first 10-15 seconds of the stretch begins to lessen, stretch forward a little farther until the tension returns.

Dynamic stretching, also known as ballistic stretching, is when a body movement forces a muscle or group of muscles into a series of elongation, one after the other.

The ability to move part of the body quickly or to make rapid and repeated movements (probably not measuring flexibility, but elastic energy) is not recommended due to 

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NEERAJ MEHTA, (Fitness Professional, Nutritionist and Inventor of BMXStrength ® Technique of exercise, Director of GFFI Fitness Academy)
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