Flexibility
Women tend to have a greater range of motion in their joints compared with their male counterparts. This is advantageous in sports such as gymnastics and dance where greater flexibility is required. The higher level of flexibility may also offer some protection in preventing over reach injuries although may be associated with injuries caused by joint laxity or hyper mobility. The evidence supporting a link between flexibility and injury prevention and performance is currently conflicting and controversial. Flexibility requirements are specific to each individual. Nevertheless any balanced training programmer should incorporate some flexibility training focusing on the joints and muscles used in the particular sports.