St. Joseph School P.E.

FLEXIBILITY IS THE KEY COMPONENT

TO ANY FITNESS ROUTINE.

DYNAMIC STRETCHING and STATIC STRETCHING WILL both INCREASE FLEXIBILITY.

But please understand which is the right choice for the right time.

NO MATTER WHAT TYPE OF WORKOUT YOU DO, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO STRETCH. HAVING LIMBER LIMBS FEELS GOOD AND will increase peak performance. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT'S REALLY CRITICAL TO YOUR OVERALL HEALTH AND VITALITY.

Flexibility establishes the foundation to prevent injuries.

Especially, "Too Much, Too Soon" Injuries.

DYNAMIC & STATIC STRETCHING

Before you begin stretching, it is important to learn the difference between the two main types of stretches: dynamic and static.

A dynamic stretch is a series of challenging motions that are executed repeatedly so that the stretch is felt further with each motion. These stretches entail a lot of motion and are not necessarily deep stretches, so they can be done safely prior to warming up the muscles or even as a warm-up exercise. Athletes often use dynamic stretches to prevent injury and to loosen up the joints and muscles prior to a strenuous workout.

A static stretch is a deep, slow stretch, which entails a singular motion held in place for ten seconds or more. These are the types of stretches to do when you are aiming for extreme flexibility or are just beginning to learn to stretch. Remember to take it easy and to warm up the muscles prior to a static stretch in order to prevent injury.

Note, this type of stretching is typically performed after a practice or at the conclusion of your fitness cool-down routine.

Post Practice/Game Stretching Routine:

PrePractice / PreGame Stretching Routine: Quick Solo Dynamic Warm Up

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