Flexibility sessions focus on range of motion, stretching, joint comfort, and recovery-oriented movement. They usually stay low in heart rate and are best understood as support work for training quality and long-term movement capacity. The benefit comes from consistency, control, and matching the intensity to the body on that day.
Exercise Metrics
Fitness Profile [1]
Heart Rate Zones [2]
Activity Type Details
Calorie Burn
Estimated active Calories per 30 minutes of exercise for the MET range 1.8 - 2.3. Active Calories exclude the energy your body would use at rest.
| Body weight | Estimated active Calories / 30min |
|---|---|
| 50 kg (110 lb) | 21 - 34 Cal |
| 60 kg (132 lb) | 25 - 41 Cal |
| 70 kg (154 lb) | 29 - 48 Cal |
| 80 kg (176 lb) | 34 - 55 Cal |
| 90 kg (198 lb) | 38 - 61 Cal |
| 100 kg (220 lb) | 42 - 68 Cal |
Actual energy use varies with intensity, fitness, movement efficiency, and individual physiology. Learn more in the "How to Estimate Calories Burned with MET Values" resource.
Training advice
Benefits
Flexibility work supports range of motion, relaxation, recovery, and movement comfort. It is most valuable when done consistently and gently enough to leave the body feeling better afterward.
What to watch out for
A stretch should feel controlled, not sharp, numb, or forced. Avoid aggressive bouncing, respect recent injuries, and remember that more range is not automatically better if control is missing.
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