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1Resistance stretching — is a form of stretching in which a muscle simultaneously contracts and elongates. The technique is a part of the Meridian Flexibility System, founded by Bob Cooley.Principles of resistance flexibility and strength trainingResistance flexibility… …
2Stretching — For other uses, see Stretching (disambiguation). An actively stretching Siberian tiger Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated[ …
3PNF stretching — PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) stretching is a physical therapy procedure designed in the 1940s and 1950s to rehabilitate patients with paralysis.cite book last = McAtee first = Robert authorlink = title = Facilitated Stretching… …
4Static stretching — is used to stretch muscles while the body is at rest. It is composed of various techniques that gradually lengthen a muscle to an elongated position (to the point of discomfort) and hold that position for 10 30 seconds. During this holding period …
5Active stretching — eliminates force and its adverse effects from stretching procedures.Before describing the principles on which active stretching is based, the terms agonist and antagonist must be clarified. Agonist refers to actively contracting muscle or muscles …
6Passive stretching — is a form of static stretching in which an external force exerts upon the limb to move it into the new position. This is in contrast to active stretching. Passive stretching resistance is normally achieved through the force of gravity on the limb …
7Greek Resistance — The Greek Resistance ( el. Εθνική Αντίσταση, i.e. National Resistance ) is the blanket term for a number of armed and unarmed groups from across the political spectrum that resisted the Axis Occupation of Greece in the period 1941 1944 during the …
8Circuit training — is a form of conditioning combining resistance training and high intensity aerobics. It is designed to be easy to follow and target strength building as well as muscular endurance. An exercise circuit is one completion of all prescribed exercises …
9Coutil — (or Coutille) is woven cloth created specifically for making corsets[1]. It is woven tightly to inhibit penetration of the corset s bones and resist stretching. Coutil has a high cotton content. Cotton has good dimensional stability, or a… …
10Snowshoe — Snowshoes, sometimes colloquially referred to as webs, are footwear for walking over snow. Snowshoes work by distributing the weight of the person over a larger area so that the person s foot doesn t sink completely into the snow, a quality… …
