FITCO FITCO Flexibility and Mobility 2

Question 1

What is dynamic stretching?

Accepted Answer

Moving a limb through its range of motion in a controlled, repetitive manner

Answer

Dynamic stretching involves actively moving a limb through its full range of motion in a smooth, controlled manner, often used in warm-ups.

Question 2

What does ROM stand for in the context of fitness and physical testing?

Accepted Answer

Range of Motion

Answer

ROM stands for Range of Motion, which describes the extent to which a joint can move through its full arc of movement.

Question 3

What is ballistic stretching, and why is it generally discouraged for general fitness preparation?

Accepted Answer

Using bouncing or jerking movements — discouraged due to high injury risk

Answer

Ballistic stretching uses rapid bouncing movements that can exceed safe tissue limits and cause muscle strains or tears.

Question 4

At what point during a workout is the body most ready for effective static stretching?

Accepted Answer

After a workout when muscles are warm and well-perfused

Answer

Muscles are most receptive to static stretching after exercise when elevated temperature and blood flow increase tissue pliability.

Question 5

Which joint in the human body typically has the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

The shoulder (glenohumeral) joint

Answer

The shoulder's ball-and-socket design allows movement in multiple planes, giving it the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body.

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