Flexibility
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For other uses of the term, see: Flexibility (disambiguation).
Flexibility refers to the ability to easily bend an object or the ability to adapt to different circumstances. Flexibility is used as a term and measurement in many different sciences.
[edit] Physical fitness
In fitness, health and sports, flexibility has a different meaning. Flexibility is the ability of your muscles, tendons and ligaments to stretch which allows your joints to have a larger range of movement. This component is important to avoid injuries during leisure activities.
