Definition: Flexibility is the range of motion in a joint or group of joints, or, the ability to move joints effectively. Flexibility is related to muscle strength.
Flexibility can be improved with stretching exercises. While stretching does not increase your muscle strength, it is an important part of reducing injury risk and soreness that results from activity.
Exercises that improve your flexibility feature moves that stretch your muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Activities such as Tai Chi can help improve your flexibility.
Examples:
To improve her flexibility, April began attending a weekly yoga class.
