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Flexibility and Body Composition

This document summarizes information on flexibility and body composition. It discusses the importance of flexibility, the two types of flexibility (static and dynamic), and methods to improve flexibility like stretching, yoga, Pilates, and consistency. It also discusses how lifestyle influences body composition and its impact on health. Body composition is the proportion of fat, muscle, bone and other tissues in the body. Common assessment methods include calculating BMI. Maintaining a healthy body composition through diet and exercise can reduce disease risk.

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Flexibility and Body Composition

This document summarizes information on flexibility and body composition. It discusses the importance of flexibility, the two types of flexibility (static and dynamic), and methods to improve flexibility like stretching, yoga, Pilates, and consistency. It also discusses how lifestyle influences body composition and its impact on health. Body composition is the proportion of fat, muscle, bone and other tissues in the body. Common assessment methods include calculating BMI. Maintaining a healthy body composition through diet and exercise can reduce disease risk.

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CSS 11-ANONAS

FLEXIBILITY
&BODY
COMPOSITION
Presented by: GROUP 2
OVERVIEW
FLEXIBILITY
• Importance of Flexibility
• Two-Types of Flexibility
• Methods to Improve Flexibility

BODY COMPOSITION
• Influence of lifestyle
• Impact on health
• Composition of the body
• Assessment methods
FLEXIBILITY
• Refers to the ability of muscles and joints
to move through a full range of motion
without discomfort or restriction. It is
essential for maintaining proper posture,
preventing injuries, and optimizing
physical performance in various
activities.
FLEXIBILITY

IMPORTANCE
• INJURY PREVENTION - Good flexibility reduces the risk of muscle strains, joint injuries, and even
everyday aches and pains by allowing your body to move more freely and absorb forces evenly.
• IMPROVED PERFORMANCE - Flexibility enhances athletic performance by enabling a wider range
of motion, which is crucial in sports like gymnastics, dance, and martial arts.
• POSTURE AND ALIGNMENT - Maintaining flexibility helps maintain proper posture and
alignment of the spine and joints, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal problems.
• AGE-RELATED BENEFITS - Regular flexibility exercises can combat age-related stiffness and
maintain functional mobility as you grow older.
TWO-TYPES OF FLEXIBILITY
Static Flexibility
This involves holding a stretch in a fixed
position, gradually increasing muscle length and
flexibility. It's commonly used in yoga and basic
stretching routines.
Flexibility
Dynamic Flexibility
Dynamic stretching involves moving the body
through a range of motion with controlled
movements. It's often part of warm-up routines
for athletes and can improve mobility before
physical activity.
FLEXIBILITY
METHODS TO IMPROVE FLEXIBILITY
• STRETCHING EXERCISES - Incorporate stretching exercises into your routine, focusing on major
muscle groups. Examples include the hamstring stretch, shoulder stretch, and hip flexor stretch.
• YOGA AND PILATES - Engaging in regular yoga or Pilates classes can improve flexibility, balance,
and overall body awareness.
• PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) - This advanced stretching technique involves
contracting and relaxing muscles while stretching, often with a partner's assistance.
• CONSISTENCY - Achieving and maintaining flexibility requires regular practice. Aim for at least 2-
3 days of flexibility exercises per week for lasting improvements.
BODY
COMPOSITION
• Refers to the proportion of fat, muscle,
bone, and other tissues that make up an
individual's body. Understanding and
managing one's body composition is
crucial for overall health, as it can impact
factors like metabolism, disease risk, and
physical fitness.
BODY COMPOSITION

INFLUENCE OF LIFESTYLE
• Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise play a significant role in determining
body composition. Engaging in regular physical activity, particularly strength
training or resistance exercise, can increase lean muscle mass while reducing body
fat. Nutrition choices, including calorie intake, macronutrient balance, and overall
diet quality, also influence body composition. Achieving and maintaining a healthy
body composition often requires a combination of a balanced diet and an
appropriate exercise regimen tailored to individual goals.
BODY COMPOSITION

IMPACT ON HEALTH
• Body composition plays a critical role in overall health. Excess body fat, particularly visceral fat (fat
around internal organs), is associated with an increased risk of chronic conditions such as heart
disease, diabetes, and hypertension.

HEART DISEASE DIABETES HYPERTENSION


FAT
6.7%

COMPOSITION OF THE BODY


MUSCLES
36.4%

Body composition is the detailed


breakdown of what the human body is
made of, distinguishing between BODY FAT
63.6%
various tissues such as fat, muscle,
bone, organs, and water. These
MUSCLES

components are expressed as 93.3%

SEDENTARY PERSON BODY BUILDER


percentages of total body weight and
can vary significantly among
individuals.
Weight: 105 kg/285 lbs Weight: 105 kg/285 lbs
Height: 184.4 cm/ 6'8" Height: 184.4 cm/ 6'8"
BMI: 30.88 BMI: 30.88

(THIS CAN VARY PERSON TO PERSON)


BODY COMPOSITION

ASSESSMENT METHODS
• Various methods are used to assess body composition, but the most common one is the BMI (Body
Mass Index).

Formula: BMI = WEIGHT (IN KILOGRAMS) ÷ HEIGHT² (IN METERS)

For an adult with the hight of 180cm and weight of 75kg.

First convert 180cm to meters by dividing it to 100. This gives us 1.8m

BMI = 75kg ÷ (1.8m)(1.8m)


BMI = 75kg ÷ 3.24m
BMI = 23.15
GROUP 2
MEMBERS:
Erika Zolina Jarelle Arandia

Ron Leonard Pacho Jerome Manalo Lance Servancia


Leader

Austine Robles John Cabadin

Tiara Española Sean Española

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