S.2 Ep.19 - Mobility V Stretching

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S.2 Ep.19 - Mobility v Stretching

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Stretching v Mobility
Stretching: Improves flexibility of the muscle

You don't get longer muscles
Increase Stretch tolerance of muscles
Works by allowing the stretch reflex (golgi tendon organ) to allow to reach a bigger range of motion.

Types of stretch: Static, Active, Passive, Ballistic, Dynamic

Dangers: Pushing the joint past it’s normal range of motion can lead to damage to the joint and connective tissue - tendons and ligaments.

Mobility: definition is the ability to achieve extended ranges of motion - flexibility and strength through the full range of motion.

Good mobility:

Reduce risk of injury
Greater movement
Improved performance - training or sports
Joint health and longevity

To improve mobility: Complete exercises which use the full range of motion - full squats, hinge in deadlift etc. Full range push and pull movements - presses and pull downs etc. Yoga is great for mobility as it’s strength of holding positions, as well as flexibility of muscles

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