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the ability to engage in bobbing, bouncing, rebounding, and rhythmic motions
ballistic flexibility
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the structural or framework tissues of the body
connective tissues
(ligaments, tendons, fibrous shealths)
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the ability to engage in slow, rhythmic movements throughout the full range of motion
dynamic flexibility
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the capacity of the joints to move through a full range of movement
flexibility
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a band or sheath of fibrous tissue connecting two or more bones
ligaments
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a forward pelvis tilt (curvature in thelower back) often caused by weak abdominal muscles and inflexible posterior thigh and lower back muscles
lordosis
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pain in the lower back, ranging from a dull annoyance to a chronic disability
low-back pain
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a decrease in muscle bulk and size due to lack of use
muscular atrophy
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the ability of the muscles to repeat a submaximal effort repeatedly
muscular endurance
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an increase in muscle bulk and size due to training
muscular hypertrophy
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the maximum one-effort force that can be generated against a resistance
muscular strength
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the greatest weight that can be lifted once
one-repetition maximum (1-RM)
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a loss of bone mass, associated with an increased risk of fracture
osteoporosis
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muscle connected to bone, the body's most abundant tissue
skeletal muscle
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the bony vertebal column; composed of 24 vertebrae
spine
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the ability to hold a stretched position
static flexibility
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fibrous cords or bands of variable length that connect a muscle with its bony attachment
tendons
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