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What Does Flexibility Mean? | Fitness, Health and Exercise Glossary

January 2, 2009 on 10:38 am | By Matt | In Fitness, Health & Exercise Glossary | No Comments

What’s the Definition of Flexibility and Why Is It Important to Physical Fitness? Find Out The Facts on Flexibility.

Definition of Flexibility

Flexibility is defined as the ability to move joints or muscles through their full-range of motion. Flexibility may also be specific to the joint or individual, allowing some people’s joints to naturally surpass the range of motion in the same joint in another person. Flexibility is one of the five components of physical fitness.

Factors Affecting Flexibility

There are a number of factors that can influence a person’s flexibility, including:

• Genetics
• Connective tissue elasticity
• Composition of tendons or skin surrounding the joint
• Joint structure
• Strength of opposing muscle groups
• Body composition/type
• Gender
• Age
• Activity level
• Previous injuries or existing medical issues

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