1. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness NVFC Health and Wellness Resource Modules FITNESS BASICS: Flexibility

2. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness Flexibility –The range of motion of a joint –Degree of motion Factors that Affect Flexibility –Specificity –Heredity –Gender –Body Composition Flexibility

3. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness Benefits of Flexibility Muscular relaxation –Relaxation of stress and tension –Relief of muscular soreness –Improved body posture and symmetry –Relief of low back pain Better physical agility and coordination Heightened job performance Injury reduction

4. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness Elevate Tissue Temperature Specificity –Posture –Joints –Injuries Guidelines for Stretching

5. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness Frequency Intensity Time Type Guidelines for Stretching

6. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness Safe Flexibility Exercises Basic Stretching Partner Stretching Foam Rolling Yoga

7. Presented by L&T Health and Fitness American Council on Exercise –www.ACEfitness.orgwww.ACEfitness.org –ACE Personal Trainer Manual (3 rd Edition) (ISBN 13:978-1-890720-14-8; ISBN 10: 1-890720-14-3) National Volunteer Fire Council –www.NVFC.orgwww.NVFC.org –Heart Healthy Firefighter Program Additional Resources