This first assignment, you have to write a paragraph about your current or desired flexibility program. Make sure to answer all the questions. Flexibility- The flexibility component of exercise is often overlooked or neglected. The optimum performance of a joint is not based on the strength of the muscle at the joint alone, but also the ability of the muscles to move around the joint. (If the muscles are too tight, they will pull the joints out of alignment!) Share with the class what your current or desired flexibility program. (If you don’t currently have one, what would you like to do?) Be detailed: How many day/week and long are your sessions? What stretches or poses are the most important for you? What kind of activities, equipment, machines, etc. do you prefer to do or use? Do you have any advice for those who don’t stretch? Do you have any references you use for exercise ideas that you could share; i.e videos, pictures, links, etc.? 2- The second assignment, please answer the following question and answer it below with references. Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors- In today’s modern society, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death. Of the eight primary risk factors for CV disease, there are six risk factors that can be controlled or significantly influenced by regular exercise. Cardiovascular activity plays an important part in keeping our hearts strong, for the heart muscle, like skeletal muscle will atrophy if not used. Research some of the information cardiovascular health and the importance of exercise. (If you use a website or textbook, please cite your work.) Share with the class your answers to the following questions. 1) What research did you find relating to cardiovascular health? (Remember to cite the reference.) 2) How did the information change (or not) your opinions of the importance of cardiovascular exercise? 3) What do you do (or will do) for cardiovascular exercise? (Be specific; Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of activity.)