{"id":26595,"date":"2022-06-02T17:47:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T21:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/?p=26595"},"modified":"2022-12-13T14:31:45","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T19:31:45","slug":"classpass-glossary-stretching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.classpass.com\/classpass-glossary-stretching\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretching Terms, Vocabulary and Definitions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For as long as you can remember, you\u2019ve been told that <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/try\/yoga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stretching does your body good<\/a> both before and after a workout. And, well, on your rest days, too. Not only does <a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/classpass-101-everything-you-need-know-about-stretching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stretching<\/a> relieve unwanted tension, but it helps prevent injuries from your favorite HIIT, boxing or rowing workouts (among other things). Whether you\u2019re hoping to better understand your workout warmup or are considering taking a full-fledged stretching class \u2014 yep, they\u2019re a real thing \u2014 it\u2019s important to learn the different types of stretching and why they\u2019re so <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/classpass.com\/blog\/2019\/01\/24\/benefits-of-stretching-class\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">beneficial for your health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common stretching terms and definitions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve compiled an A to Z list of helpful stretching terms and concepts that you may want to know before you head to your next class. (And just an FYI, any stretch time is better than nothing. We just had to say it.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Active Stretching: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you stretch a muscle by actively contracting it in opposition to the one you\u2019re stretching. Most yoga stretches are considered types of active stretching.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Ballistic Stretching: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use the momentum of a moving body or a limb to force it beyond its normal range of motion. Oftentimes, this is found in warmups where you bounce into (or out of) a stretched position.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Contraction: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The abnormal shortening of muscles, which causes limited motion.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Dynamic Stretching: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you stretch by moving parts of your body and gradually increasing reach, speed of movement, or both. Examples include controlled leg swings, arm swings and torso twists.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Flexibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The range of motion in a joint or group of joints.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Isometric Stretching: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A type of static stretching that involves resistance of muscle groups through isometric contractions (a.k.a. tensing) of the stretched muscles.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Overstretch: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act of stretching a joint or group of joints beyond normal limits.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Passive Stretching: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you find a position and hold it with some other part of your body, or with the help of a partner or apparatus. Splits and leg holds are common examples.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Static Stretching:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stretch a muscle (or group of muscles) to its farthest point and hold that position.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For as long as you can remember, you\u2019ve been told that stretching does your body good both before and after a workout. And, well, on your rest days, too. Not only does stretching relieve unwanted tension, but it helps prevent injuries from your favorite HIIT, boxing or rowing workouts (among other things). 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