1. COMPONENTS OF FITNESS Part Four
Remember it can show many…
All components are linked
Which main component of fitness
do you think these pictures show?

2. THE RANGE OF MOTION POSSIBLE AROUND A JOINT ROM
FLEXIBILITY
THE
RANGE OF
MOTION
POSSIBLE
AROUND
A JOINT
ROM

3. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? normal range of motion ROM (Range Of Movement)
is based upon our anatomy
and the FUNCTION of each joint
Each joint has a
normal range of motion
which maintains
stability during movement

4. can be just as harmful as
TOO MUCH ROM
in a joint
can be just as harmful as
TOO LITTLE ROM
and result in
Joint instability
Dislocations
Injury
THIS IS REALLY DANGEROUS!!

5. Physical limits to range of motion
are determined by
Our skeleton
Joint type – e.g. hinge / ball & socket
Ligaments
Tendons
Muscles

6. Having flexibility in your muscles guided by a GOOD teacher
allows for
MORE MOVEMENT AROUND JOINTS
you can achieve this
with a basic SAFE
stretching workout
guided by a GOOD teacher

8. to increase flexibility
Stretching after
your dance class
when your muscles
are warm and supple
is a great way
to increase flexibility
and keep your body
protected from injury

9. Dance requires a great amount of flexibility Dancers must strive to achieve a full range of motion for ALL THE MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS The greater the range of motion the more muscles can flex and extend

10. EVERY JOINT NEEDS FLEXIBILITY
SHOULDERS
SPINE
HIPS
KNEES
ANKLES

11. How to achieve it … RELAX AND BREATHE and not bouncing (ballistic)
Stretching should always be done in a 'static' manner
and not bouncing (ballistic)
Take your body
as far as you can in the stretch
and then hold it
RELAX AND BREATHE
into your stretches

12. WHY DO WE NEED IT … It is an effective way to prevent injuries
It is an essential element for getting
positions and movements correct
It allows for freedom of movement
It adds grace & ease to your movements
It is an effective way
to prevent injuries

13. Dancers should always aim to balance their with to develop a range
flexibility training
with
strength training
to develop
a range
of motion
and stability

14. by stretching regularly Like brushing your teeth…
Developing flexibility
in your muscles
& joints
can only
be achieved
by stretching regularly
i.e. DAILY!!
Like brushing your teeth…

15. FLEXIBLE STRONG DANCERS DEFINITELY HAVE MORE FUN!!!!

17. Do more today than you did yesterday and do more tomorrow
than you did today
FLEXIBILITY =
RANGE OF MOVEMENT