- Paperback: 196 pages
- Publisher: Shelter Publications; REV edition (July 3 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0936070226
- ISBN-13: 978-0936070223
- Product Dimensions: 27.6 x 21.2 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 621 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
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- #16 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Exercise & Fitness > Stretching
- #37 in Books > Sports > Miscellaneous > Reference
- #62 in Books > Sports > Coaching > Training & Conditioning > Bodybuilding & Weight Training
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When Bob Anderson first published Stretching in 1980, the fitness movement was new to most Americans. The term aerobics had just been coined in 1968, and few people outside bodybuilding circles had heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger yet.
Now, fitness is such old hat that it's even had a backlash or two. Lots of the original ideas have been called into question, including the preeminence of aerobic exercise. But flexibility is bigger than ever; Pilates and yoga are two of the fastest-growing fitness programs in the U.S. in the early 2000s. The type of stretching Anderson recommends--called "static," meaning you sit in one place and hold the stretch for a specified amount of time--isn't exactly trendy, but it remains the most accessible way for entry-level exercisers to improve their flexibility. (Or, perhaps more important, to keep from losing whatever flexibility they have as they get older.)
Those who already have the version of the book that's been put out by Shelter Publications since 1980 won't find a whole lot that's new in this 20th-anniversary version. Some of the simple drawings by Anderson's wife, Jean, have been updated to show athletes in sport-specific outfits doing stretching routines, and there are more routines than before. The new edition includes routines for children, stretches to do in front of the TV, and some exercises to do before and after gardening. Plus, the old staples remain--stretching routines for all muscle groups, and pre- and postplay sequences for common sports (football, baseball, basketball) and a few uncommon ones (equestrian, motocross, rodeo). He's also created routines for sports that barely existed in 1980, such as snowboarding, triathloning, and inline skating.
The constant in Stretching is ease of use. Anderson doesn't need a lot of complex explanations because the drawings are so easy to follow. He makes it clear that stretching should make you feel better, not worse, and that it's not a competition. Any little bit you can do is better than not doing anything. That's a timeless message, which is why his book has been such an valuable reference for the past 20 years. --Lou Schuler
Book Description
This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of Americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym - which all seem commonplace now. It features: more than 20 new stretching routines, including those for sports enthusiasts; travelers, children, gardeners, and people in wheelchairs; an abbreviated version of each routine for people in a hurry; new information on the stretching vs. warming up controversy; and new and improved drawings.
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Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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Stretching is Essential,
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This review is from: Stretching: 20th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)
It's a good routine to do, not only at home but also in the office. Stretching can be very helpful to do before starting your hectic schedule.
The book is user-friendly, informative, and simple. Just by doing stretching, it can help you feel relaxed, fresh, and happy. Check also Chiwalking: Fitness Walking for Lifelong Health and Energy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really useful book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stretching: 20th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)
While doing PT for a knee injury I got this book. When my therapist saw it she asked me to get her a copy too. She said it is a great book and her old copy is wearing out - plus this one has a bunch of new stretches in it. Fabulous book for learning to safely keep limber and reverse some of the aspects of aging joints.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really useful book,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stretching: 20th Anniversary Edition (Paperback)
While doing PT for a knee injury I got this book. When my therapist saw it she asked me to get her a copy too. She said it is a great book and her old copy is wearing out - plus this one has a bunch of new stretches in it. Fabulous book for learning to safely keep limber and reverse some of the aspects of aging joints.
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