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Flexibility 

A regular and progressive flexibility development program can greatly reduce the risk of trauma injuries or injuries related to the overextension of joints, muscles, or connective tissue. A flexibility development program improves neuromuscular coordination prior to a training session. And if performed immediately after this training session, will prevent soreness and promote a faster physical recovery. Engaging in flexibility related exercises optimizes the learning, practice, and execution of many types of skilled movements 

The three types of flexibility are as follow: 

Static Flexibility 
Static stretching involves holding a stretch to the farthest possible point for an extended period of time. A good example of the pinnacle of static flexibility is any type of splits. 

Dynamic Flexibility
Dynamic stretching involves quick extensions of the limbs in a rebounding and rhythmic manner. An example of this type of flexibility is any type of high kick.

Active Flexibility
Active stretching involves the absence of assistance while simultaneously holding a limb using only your own muscles for support without the aid of any structure to a point past the average range of motion. An example of active flexibility is lifting and holding a kick out while standing in an upright position.

Increasing flexibility involves stretching and improving the current condition of your anatomical makeup. Stretching is a progressive system of exercises that increases the flexibility of joints, muscles, and connective tissues through pushing their range of motion to the limit in a controlled manner. Also maintaining a healthful diet rich in pure water daily will improve your muscle's and connective tissue's water ratio. This will stimulate an increases in the elasticity of these two body components. Particular flexibility exercises correspond to certain types of flexibility.