Stretching and Flexibility. Everything you never wanted to know

This document is a modest attempt to compile a wealth of information in order to answer some frequently asked questions about stretching and flexibility. It is organized into chapters covering the following topics: 1. Physiology of Stretching 2. Flexibility 3. Types of Stretching 4. How to Stretch Although each chapter may refer to sections in other chapters, it is not required that you read every chapter in the order presented. It is important, however, that you read the disclaimer before reading any other sections of this document. See [Disclaimer], page 1. If you wish to skip around, numerous cross references are supplied in each section to help you find the concepts you may have missed. There is also an index at the end of this document.