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Swedish term or phrase:
tänja v sträcka
English translation:
stretch and extend
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Jul 18, 2014 01:18
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tänja v sträcka
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I'm looking for the difference between these two words in the context of sport/ fitness.
They are SEPARATE headings in a chart describing body movements so the author clearly sees a qualitative difference.
Many thanks
Duncan
I'm looking for the difference between these two words in the context of sport/ fitness.
They are SEPARATE headings in a chart describing body movements so the author clearly sees a qualitative difference.
Many thanks
Duncan
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stretch and extend
"Extend" (sträcka) as the opposite of "Flex" (böja)
"Stretch" (tänja) like the severe passive or active movement of for example a limb to achieve a long muscle.
"Stretch" (tänja) like the severe passive or active movement of for example a limb to achieve a long muscle.
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dynamic stretching vs. static stretching
Dynamic stretching is done after a proper warm-up to prepare for a run for example, and static stretching is done after the run to increase flexibility and to cool down the body.
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ballistic stretching vs active stretching
Ballistic stretching is stretching by bouncing into (or out of) a stretched position.
Active stretching is stretching the muscle as far as you can and holding the position for 20-30 seconds.
Active stretching is stretching the muscle as far as you can and holding the position for 20-30 seconds.
7 hrs
tension and stretch
In the context.
20 hrs
bending and stretching
> as buried in the asker's own discussion entry and as anciently practised at the Sports Centre on Stag Hill in Guildford.
Only the angles and directions of exercise differ.
Only the angles and directions of exercise differ.
Discussion
"active stretching". "Tänja" has a bouncing or rocking action and "active stretching" is often used in Yoga, where a stretch is held for a longer time (than in "tänja").