When buying yogurtâa fermented milk product that is made from cowâs milk, soy milk, or nut milk (e.g., almond milk)âlook for the words live and active cultures on the container to ensure that it packs a probiotic punch. Add yogurt to smoothies, top it with your favorite fruit, or enjoy it straight up.
Sit and Reach Test. This test measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles. This following describes the procedures as used in the President's Challenge Fitness Awards. There are several other versions of the sit and reach test.
The most accurate tests of flexibility are those in which a goniometer is used to measure the actual degrees of rotation of the various joints.A goniometer is a protractor type of instrument used to measure the joint angle at both extremes in the total range of movement.ecause hip flexors and hip extensors play a critical role in supporting a personâs posture and avoiding low back discomfort, assessing flexibility of these muscle groups is important. Therefore, included are two simple tests that can provide information about the flexibility of these muscle groups.