What Are ACSM Recommendations for Flexibility Training

question 149

Multiple Choice

What are ACSM recommendations for flexibility training?

• A)Stretching should immediately precede a workout and be performed 2 - 3 days per week
• B)Stretching to the point of tightness (but not to pain) and holding the stretch for 30 - 40 seconds
• C)Only the most used muscle groups need stretching
• D)Stretching should be performed no less than 2 - 3 days per week, but ideally 5 - 7 days per week

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