Question

4 how does flexibility contribute to injury prevention? by reducing joint stress by promoting muscle imbalances by limiting range of motion by causing muscle tension 5. what should be the intensity of static stretches? painful mild tension or discomfort bouncing rapid movements 6. why is a light warm - up recommended before static stretching? to prevent injuries to increase muscle tension to increase strength to decrease blood flow to muscles

Explanation:

• Question 4: Flexibility helps in reducing joint stress which is crucial for injury prevention. Muscle imbalances (option 2) are bad for the body, limiting range of motion (option 3) is the opposite of what flexibility does, and causing muscle tension (option 4) is also harmful.
• Question 5: Static stretches should have mild tension or discomfort. Painful (option 1) stretching can cause injury, bouncing (option 3) is a type of dynamic stretching (not static), and rapid movements (option 4) are not part of proper static stretching intensity.
• Question 6: A light warm - up is recommended before static stretching to prevent injuries. Increasing muscle tension (option 2) is not a goal of warm - up, increasing strength (option 3) is more related to strength training exercises, and decreasing blood flow to muscles (option 4) is the opposite of what warm - up (which increases blood flow) aims for.

Answer:

1. By reducing joint stress
2. Mild tension or discomfort
3. To prevent injuries