Question

Which of the following statements about stretching is NOT true?

a. Stretching increases flexibility.
b. Stretching improves range of motion of joints.
c. Stretching improves circulation.
d. Stretching helps increase stress.

Answer 1

D is not true- stretching helps decrease stress

Answer 2

The answer of this question is- d. Stretching helps increase stress.

Step-by-step explanation:

Stretching is the exercise that improves the flexibility of the body, improves the blood circulation in muscles, improves range of motion of joint, and decrease the stress in the body.

Stretching decrease the release of stress hormone by stimulation nervous system. Stretching increase elasticity and mobility of body which decreases the pain in joints and spines which results in decreasing the stress.

Stretching results in releasing endorphins and endorphins relaxes the body by relieving pain and stress. It brings the feeling of happiness in the mind. Therefore statement D is not true.