Questions: The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that for young adults performing static stretches, each stretch be held for a duration of seconds each time.
Multiple Choice
60-90
5-10
30-60
10-30
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The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that for young adults performing static stretches, each stretch be held for a duration of $\qquad$ seconds each time.
Multiple Choice
60-90
5-10
30-60
10-30
Solution
The answer is the fourth one (or D): 10-30 seconds each time.
Explanation for each option:
60-90: This duration is generally longer than what is recommended for static stretches for young adults.
5-10: This duration is typically too short to achieve the benefits of static stretching.
30-60: While this range is beneficial, it is slightly longer than the most commonly recommended duration.
10-30: This is the recommended duration by the American College of Sports Medicine for holding static stretches for young adults, as it is sufficient to improve flexibility and prevent injury.
Summary:
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that for young adults performing static stretches, each stretch be held for a duration of 10-30 seconds each time.