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THE IMPORTANCE OF STRETCHING EXERCISES IN ADULT`S PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

I. D. Tudor, M. Tudor

First published: 2019https://doi.org/10.5593/SWS.ISCSS.2019.4/S13.070View metrics

Abstract

This paper aims to evaluate the effects that Stretching exercise may have upon Adult`s Physical Fitness and overall Well-Being. The research was oriented in two directions. The first step was an inquiry aiming to reveal the effects that participants perceive in both Physical and Psychological areas after practicing Stretching exercises. Revealed benefits were: Well-being, prevention and control of Joint and Lumbar Pains, somatic and psychic Relaxation, Body Pattern, Introspection, Presence, Sense of ease, Control of the body, etc. The second step was an Experiment conducted on a sample of 40 adults, included in a program of maintenance Gymnastics, over a period of 6 months. The Control Group practiced Aerobics, 3 times a week, and the Experiment Group took a combined program, with two Aerobics and one Stretching lesson per week, Stretching virtually representing the Independent Variable. Both groups were tested at the beginning and at the end of the experiment for a number of 6 parameters related to Physical Fitness. The results showed statistically significant higher progress in favor of the Experiment Group on 5 indicators, with better improving in Balance (Flamingo), Coordination (Matorin), Mobility and Suppleness (Sit and Reach), and even Strength (Push-ups and Trunk extensions). At the 6-th parameter, Vital Capacity, both groups improved their results, and the difference between the groups was not statistically significant. Considering the findings, we can conclude that Stretching brings a lot of benefices for both Physical and Psychological area, so it must become a regular part of the Fitness Programs for Adults.

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Title
THE IMPORTANCE OF STRETCHING EXERCISES IN ADULT`S PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Authors
I. D. Tudor, M. Tudor
Proceedings
6th SWS International Scientific Conference on Social Sciences ISCSS 2019
Publisher
STEF92 Technology
Year
2019
Pages
541-548
SWS Citekey
Tudor201913541548
ISSN
2682-9959
ISBN
978-619-7408-94-2
Language
en
Publication type
Proceedings Paper
Keywords
StretchingPhysical ActivitiesAdults
References2

  1. Tobias, M., Sullivan, J.P, The Complete Stretching Book, Edited by Dorling Kindersley Limited ,London., 2002, pp 7

  2. Damian, Șt., Stretching, secretul flexibilitătii, Editura Corint, București, 2003, pp 10

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