Topic: Dynamic vs.
Static Exercises: History,
Benefits & Application
Title: Dynamic vs. Static Exercises
Subtitle: History • Definitions • Benefits • Practical Use
Presented by: [Your Name / Class / Date]
: Brief History of Stretching
Ancient Practices: Yoga (India), martial arts (Asia), and
athletic training in Ancient Greece all involved early forms of
stretching.
1970s–80s: Static stretching became the go-to warm-up for
sports.
1990s–Present: Research began to support dynamic warm-ups
as better for performance and injury prevention.
Today: Balanced use of dynamic (before) and static (after) is
standard in sports and fitness.
Lesson Objectives
Understand what dynamic and static exercises are
Learn the differences between them
Explore the history and science behind their use
Discover when and how to use them effectively
What Are Dynamic Exercises?
Definition: Active movements that take joints through full
range of motion
Purpose: Warm up the body, increase blood flow
Examples:
o High knees
o Arm circles
o Jumping jacks
o Walking lunges
What Are Static Exercises?
Definition: Stretching where a position is held without
movement
Purpose: Cool down the body, improve flexibility
Examples:
o Hamstring stretch
o Butterfly stretch
o Triceps stretch
o Shoulder stretch
Dynamic vs. Static – Key Differences
Feature Dynamic Static
Movement Yes No
Purpose Warm-up Cool-down
Duration Short bursts (5–20 sec) Held (15–60 sec)
Timing Before exercise After exercise
Effect Activates muscles Relaxes muscles
Benefits of Dynamic Exercises
Warms up muscles and joints
Increases heart rate and blood flow
Improves mobility and coordination
Prepares body for physical performance
Reduces injury risk when done before workouts
Benefits of Static Exercises
Increases muscle flexibility
Reduces muscle soreness
Enhances range of motion over time
Helps the body cool down
Supports relaxation and recovery
Scientific Support
Studies show static stretching before exercise can reduce
strength and performance temporarily.
Dynamic warm-ups improve performance in sports, especially
in sprinting and jumping.
Static stretching after workouts aids recovery and long-term
flexibility.
FITT
Letter Component Definition
F Frequency How often you exercise (e.g., days per week)
How hard you exercise (e.g., light, moderate,
I Intensity
vigorous)
T Time How long each session lasts (e.g., 30 minutes)
The kind of exercise (e.g., cardio, strength,
T Type
flexibility, balance)
🧠 Why Is FITT Important?
Helps create balanced, personalized fitness programs
Prevents overtraining and injury
Ensures progression and results
Easy to adjust based on fitness level and goals