- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Sterling (Oct 28 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0806909854
- ISBN-13: 978-0806909851
- Product Dimensions: 25.3 x 20.4 x 1.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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#258,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #51 in Books > Health, Mind & Body > Exercise & Fitness > Stretching
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Product Description
Product Description
Need to stay loose and limber? Find it tough to keep those muscles and joints healthy, pain-free, and working well? This is the user-friendly manual that will protect you from injury-whatever your fitness level or age. Designed for everyday use as well as for sports, and written by two chiropractors, it supplies all the basic and advanced concepts of stretching for optimal performance. By following these explicit movement by movement instructions, with hundreds of accompanying photos, you can:
* prevent on-the-job muscle strain and backaches from heavy physical labor.
* drain emotional stress from a tense body.
* find ideal stretching routines for plane, car, or office.
* improve your performance in every sport.
* get a good stretch in the morning bath or shower--in only 10 minutes!
* sneak in quick stretches during the day to rejuvenate your system.
* follow programs for everyone from senior citizens to active athletes to even the youngest infants.
Complete sections on anatomical structure and photos of several nonprofessionals doing the stretches will inspire you to get out there and do it right.
* prevent on-the-job muscle strain and backaches from heavy physical labor.
* drain emotional stress from a tense body.
* find ideal stretching routines for plane, car, or office.
* improve your performance in every sport.
* get a good stretch in the morning bath or shower--in only 10 minutes!
* sneak in quick stretches during the day to rejuvenate your system.
* follow programs for everyone from senior citizens to active athletes to even the youngest infants.
Complete sections on anatomical structure and photos of several nonprofessionals doing the stretches will inspire you to get out there and do it right.
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Gentle stretching exercises help avoid many problems associated with sports, age, or improper use of the body. This user-friendly manual, written by two chiropractors, provides basic and advanced concepts of stretching. Stay limber and pain-free with these explicit stretch-by-stretch exercises, demonstrated in hundreds of photos.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
not so great...,
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This review is from: Stretching For Fitness, Health & Performance: The Complete Handbook for All Ages & Fitness Levels (Paperback)
In contrast to other reviewers, I was less satisfied with this text. I have two main complaints:1) Too many stretches are described as dangerous or damaging. I'd argue the key to avoiding such injury is to learn to listen to the body...performed gently, most of their 'bad' stretches are perfectly safe. 2) Since stretches are identified only by numbered photos, it's rather awkward to use the book to find stretches by muscle group or common name (eg., side-kick stretch, neck roll, etc).
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I was looking for!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stretching For Fitness, Health & Performance: The Complete Handbook for All Ages & Fitness Levels (Paperback)
This book is so comprehensive. I love that it covers the basic stretches for everyone as well as sections on stretching for chronic conditions. I have asthma and carpul tunnel syndrome, just two of the conditions it specifically addresses. A bonus to me: it gives suggestions for children and pregnancy. I was originally intending on buying at least two books on stretching, but because of all the ground that this one covers, and the fact that it was written by two chiropractors, I don't feel the need to invest in any other texts.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Informative and Easy to Read,
By A Customer
This review is from: Stretching For Fitness, Health & Performance: The Complete Handbook for All Ages & Fitness Levels (Paperback)
As an athlete myself, I have read all kinds of books on stretching and fitness. I found this to be the most informative manual on stretching that I have ever seen. A virtual encyclopedia of stretching! It covers every sport & activity known. Ranging from competitive athletics, to household chores, to certain ailments and even pregnancy. Also, simple exercises are outlined to help strengthen the back and joints of the body, helping to rehabilitate and prevent injuries. It is very easy to read - explaining technical concepts in a simple and understandable manner. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to increase their flexibilty, prevent injuries, and improve their health.
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