【体操とストレッチの違いとは？】

◆体操（柔軟体操を含む）
-筋肉や関節だけではなく、心肺機能やバランス感覚も鍛えられる
-多くは動的運動で、音楽に合わせて行う「ラジオ体操や準備体操、整理体操」などが含まれる
-全身を使い、体を温める目的にも適している
◆ストレッチ
-筋肉をゆっくりと、無理のない範囲で静的または動的に「心地よく」伸ばす運動
-筋肉の柔軟性を高め、疲労回復やケガの予防に効果的
-強制的に筋肉を伸ばすのではなく、自分のペースと呼吸に合わせて行う

【What’s the difference between gymnastics and stretching?】

◆Gymnastics (including flexibility exercises)
-Helps train not only muscles and joints but also cardiovascular function and balance.
-Often consists of dynamic movements, such as warm-up or cool-down routines like radio calisthenics, usually performed to music.
-Engages the whole body and is effective for warming up before physical activities.
◆Stretching
-Involves slowly and comfortably extending muscles within a safe range, either statically or dynamically.
-Enhances muscle flexibility, promotes recovery, and helps prevent injuries.
-Should be done at your own pace, coordinated with relaxed breathing, rather than forcing the muscles to stretch.