Fitness Training
& Programming
, Flexibility
Example:
Definition: The range of motion around a joint An elite gymnast would benefit from this type of training the most as t
flexibility. Gymnasts could stretch in more complex positions, whereas
Training Method: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation who aren’t active, they might perform a simple leg stretch with a partn
improving their range of movement. Gymnasts are capable of perform
You’ll need a partner for this type of training. stretches, and repeat many times to further improve their range of mo
PNF training works by stopping the stretch reflex so the muscle also help reduce injuries when training and competing.
can be stretched further. For someone like a football, rugby player who do not require as much
gymnasts, although they would focus more on strength and agility tra
PNF training session: incorporate complex stretches in their PNF training to help with stretc
The athlete stretches their muscle as far as it can go, then the during a game, and can help reduce the risk of injuries.
partner holds that muscle in position while the athlete pushes
For an older person who isn’t active, simple stretches with a partner w
against the partner for 10 seconds. The athlete then relaxes and
muscle stiffness and soreness, as they get older, their flexibility will na
then repeat the stretch to see if they can stretch further. deteriorate. PNF stretching will help maintain the elasticity in their mu
gradually improve the range of movement around their joints. PNF st
advanced form of stretching therefore elderly participants should be c
Advantages: do not injure themselves while stretching.
+ PNF training can be done anywhere
+ It is very inexpensive, no equipment needed
+ You can vary the stretches performed
Disadvantages:
- Not sports specific
- Causes muscle soreness
& Programming
, Flexibility
Example:
Definition: The range of motion around a joint An elite gymnast would benefit from this type of training the most as t
flexibility. Gymnasts could stretch in more complex positions, whereas
Training Method: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation who aren’t active, they might perform a simple leg stretch with a partn
improving their range of movement. Gymnasts are capable of perform
You’ll need a partner for this type of training. stretches, and repeat many times to further improve their range of mo
PNF training works by stopping the stretch reflex so the muscle also help reduce injuries when training and competing.
can be stretched further. For someone like a football, rugby player who do not require as much
gymnasts, although they would focus more on strength and agility tra
PNF training session: incorporate complex stretches in their PNF training to help with stretc
The athlete stretches their muscle as far as it can go, then the during a game, and can help reduce the risk of injuries.
partner holds that muscle in position while the athlete pushes
For an older person who isn’t active, simple stretches with a partner w
against the partner for 10 seconds. The athlete then relaxes and
muscle stiffness and soreness, as they get older, their flexibility will na
then repeat the stretch to see if they can stretch further. deteriorate. PNF stretching will help maintain the elasticity in their mu
gradually improve the range of movement around their joints. PNF st
advanced form of stretching therefore elderly participants should be c
Advantages: do not injure themselves while stretching.
+ PNF training can be done anywhere
+ It is very inexpensive, no equipment needed
+ You can vary the stretches performed
Disadvantages:
- Not sports specific
- Causes muscle soreness
