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By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide to Sports Medicine since 1998

Flexibility for Athletes

Wednesday July 11, 2007
Flexibility refers to the ability to move joints, through their entire range of motion, from a flexed to an extended position. Flexibility in individuals can be genetic, but it can also be developed by proper stretching.

Learn some basic stretches and improve your flexibility with a good stretching program.

If you are looking to take your sports performance to the next level, these links can help you with skills training tips, cardio and strength training workouts, flexibility programs and fitness assessment protocols.

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