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What are ACSM recommendations for flexibility training?
  1. Stretching should immediately precede a workout and be performed 2 - 3 days per week
  2. Stretching to the point of tightness (but not to pain) and holding the stretch for 30 - 40 seconds
  3. Only the most used muscle groups need stretching
  4. Stretching should be performed no less than 2 - 3 days per week, but ideally 5 - 7 days per week
Explanation
Answer: D - ACSM recommendations for flexibility training indicate that stretching should be performed no less than 2 - 3 days per week, but ideally 5 - 7 days per week, and should be preceded by a warm - up. All major muscle groups should be stretched to the point of tightness, but not pain, holding for 15 - 30 seconds and performed for 2 - 4 repetitions.
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