Practice Exam

1. Which are benefits of improved flexibility?

2. Muscles should be balanced in their length-tension relationships.

3. What are tonic and phasic muscles?

4. Tonic muscles respond by shortening and tightening.

5. Improving flexibility can improve posture.

6. Most people are tighter are one side of the side or upper body vs. lower body.

7. If your muscles are not in balance, you what is the potential outcome?

8. When is the best time to stretch?

9. What are some important things to consider when stretching?

10. How do phasic muscles typically respond?

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