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coach hale · 04-17-2008, 07:41 AM

Question: I joined a Fitness club last week and they tested my flexibility. The test they used was a sit and reach test. Do you think this is a good test of flexibility?
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Answer: There is no One test that measures overall flexibility (range of motion of a specific joint). Flexibility varies from joint to joint, shows different properties under static versus dynamic conditions, and involves all components of the musculoskeletal system, as well as various types of stretch reflex. Testing overall flexibility would require numerous tests.

thanks,
Coach Hale

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coach hale Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 333 My Profile	sit-and-reach test Question: I joined a Fitness club last week and they tested my flexibility. The test they used was a sit and reach test. Do you think this is a good test of flexibility? fficeffice" /> Answer: There is no One test that measures overall flexibility (range of motion of a specific joint). Flexibility varies from joint to joint, shows different properties under static versus dynamic conditions, and involves all components of the musculoskeletal system, as well as various types of stretch reflex. Testing overall flexibility would require numerous tests. thanks, Coach Hale