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4. Flexibility is the range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the

ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion.

Flexibility training includes stretching exercises to lengthen the muscles

and may include activities like yoga .

The different types of flexibility:

1.Passive Flexibility-

The ability to carry out movements to greater distance with the external

help , e. g, stretching exercises with the help of partner.

2.Active Flexibility : The ability to carry out movement to a longer

distance without any external help, e. g , to do stretch without the

help of a partner .

Dynamic Flexibility-Dynamic flexibility (also called kinetic flexibility ) is

the ability to perform dynamic (or kinetic) movements of the muscles

to bring a limb through its full range of motion in the joints.

Static Flexibility: It is the ability of muscles /joints to stretch from a

stationary position .