Flexibility is the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving.

true or false

My answer is false because to me flexibility is the ability to move a joint through its full range of motion.

Agree.

Your understanding of flexibility is correct. Flexibility refers to the range of motion of your joints and the ability of your muscles to stretch, allowing you to move those joints through their full range effortlessly. It is not directly related to maintaining control of your body while stationary or moving. So, your answer of false is correct. To determine the correct answer, it is important to have a clear understanding of what flexibility means.

Both answers can be considered correct, depending on the context in which flexibility is being described.

If we look at flexibility from a fitness or physical activity perspective, your answer is more accurate. Flexibility, in this context, refers to the ability to move joints through their full range of motion. It involves having adequate muscle length, joint mobility, and elasticity, which allows for easy and fluid movement.

However, if we consider flexibility from a static perspective, such as maintaining control of your body while stationary (e.g., balance and stability), the initial statement, "Flexibility is the ability to maintain control of your body while stationary or moving," can be true. This interpretation focuses on the ability to maintain a stable position and control body alignment while being stationary or transitioning between movements.

Therefore, it ultimately depends on the context in which flexibility is being discussed.