Fitness Lessons Flexibility and Mobility

Question 1

What is the difference between flexibility and mobility?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility is passive range of motion; mobility is active control through a range of motion

Answer

Flexibility and mobility are identical

Answer

Mobility is passive; flexibility is active

Answer

Both refer only to joint angles

Question 2

What type of stretching involves holding a stretch at end range without movement for 15–60 seconds?

Accepted Answer

Static stretching

Answer

Dynamic stretching

Answer

Ballistic stretching

Answer

PNF stretching

Question 3

Which type of stretching is recommended during warm-up before exercise?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic stretching

Answer

Static stretching

Answer

Ballistic stretching

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Passive stretching

Question 4

What is ballistic stretching?

Accepted Answer

Bouncing movements that push muscles beyond their normal range

Answer

Holding a stretch statically

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Partner-assisted stretching

Answer

Stretching using resistance bands only

Question 5

Which connective tissue connects muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Ligament

Answer

Cartilage

Answer

Fascia

Question 6

What does foam rolling target to improve mobility?

Accepted Answer

Myofascial tissue to release tension and improve tissue quality

Answer

Bone density

Answer

Joint cartilage

Answer

Ligament flexibility