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by Jim Wharton (Author), Phil Wharton (Author) "This is it! ..." (more)
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One of the dirty secrets of the fitness world is that for all the talk about the importance of stretching, many athletes and other fit people don't bother with it. It's hard to gauge the benefits, and it seems as if the time could be better spent running, lifting weights, or perfecting sports skills. This sentiment is expressed by Dr. Bob Arnot in the foreword to "The Whartons' Stretch Book," and he says that the Whartons changed his mind. He went to them with a stiffened hip that he thought needed surgery, but after a regimen using the active-isolated stretching technique, his flexibility in that hip had increased 40 percent.

Active-isolated stretching is very different from what your high-school gym teacher made you do. Rather than holding a stretch for a half-minute, you hold it for just two seconds. This prevents the muscle from activating an instinctual braking device to keep itself from overstretching. Traditional stretching forces that braking to occur, and the Whartons think that's not only counterproductive, but dangerous. If you force too deep a stretch while the muscle is doing all it can to keep itself from being stretched, something's got to give. And a torn muscle will repair itself with scar tissue, ultimately making that muscle less flexible.

The Whartons--a father-and-son personal-training team who've worked with many pro athletes and Olympic medalists--show you how to use their stretches to prepare for dozens of sports, from aerobics to wrestling. Nonathletes get an entire section of the book, which describes stretch routines to get your body feeling better after prolonged driving, sitting, standing, and word processing. The routines are a bit on the longish side--20 minutes or more--but it doesn't seem like much time when you think of how long you have to live in your body, and how much better it will feel if you keep it supple and flexible. --Lou Schuler



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This humorously written, nonscientific book is directed at both amateur and professional athletes. The authors describe their "breakthrough method" of Active-Isolated Stretching. The premise is that quick contractions of the muscle opposite the desired muscle will greatly boost athletic or occupational performance. The 20-minute routine is divided into five body zones. Each stretch is held for only two seconds. A minimal time commitment is required for a large payoff in terms of greater flexibility, fewer injuries, and delayed aging. The second part of the book is indexed by sport and occupation and directs the reader to specific stretches that should be performed for each activity. There is also a section on stretching during pregnancy and stretching for seniors. Recommended for large fitness collections.?Goldman Horning, Lawrenceville, Ga.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars There is always a but..., Jun 28 2004
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I gave the book four stars because, for the price, it's got a lot of good information and stretches. The flexibility assessment, while long, is interesting to see where problems are. I always thought my hamstrings were too tight; turns out it's actually my calves.

However, the stretches can be confusing, and I didn't realize at first that I was doing one of them completely wrong.

Also, the book claims that you can do a complete routine in 20 minutes. I don't know how they do it, but it takes me over an hour to do all 59 stretches. 2 s (stretch) + 1 s (rest) * 10 reps * 59 exercises = ~30 minutes, plus some of the exercises are both sides, plus time to change position, etc...so maybe after I had all the exercises memorized I could get it down to 45 minutes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must book for everyone, Mar 27 2004
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This book is GREAT! If you are just beginning with stretching or if you have been stretching for years and not getting anywhere. The Ticket is to stretch what is hurt. Using the method as it is. Most people want to use what they know and forget about what the book is trying to teach. In other words get out of "THE BOX" Try this method for 3 weeks and see how good you feel.
Most people think stretching is Walking or Riding a bike ect. Please give it a chance. Most people don't know where to begin... Take the time and work with it. Also it helps to get it rebound at staples or some other place like that, The pages will stay open better.
Now... if you are a "PRO" (DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME) BUY.... "Active Isolated Stretching: The Mattes Method, by Aaron L. Mattes"
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poor diagrams and unrealistic time demands, Jan 11 2004
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This book was a complete waste of money. About a third of the stretches I had to go over the instructions several times because of the poor directions and diagrams. I spent more time trying to figure out the stretches than doing them.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Skip this book and buy the original by Aaron Mattes
Skip this book and choose "Specific Stretching for Everyone" or "Active Isolated Stretching--The Mattes Method" by Aaron Mattes, the guy who first developed... Read more
Published on Oct 30 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Its ok
Not for the advanced stretcher. I'm a figure skater and dancer and not many of these stretchs were challenging enough.
Published on Aug 14 2003 by Ann Harrison

3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings
I used this program for a few months, and although it was effective, it required WAY TOO MUCH TIME AND EFFORT. Read more
Published on Jun 17 2003 by Rodney Ohebsion

4.0 out of 5 stars Good stretches - Poor execution
There are a lot of things I don't like about this book, most of which have been hit upon by other reviewers. Read more
Published on Jun 5 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars The Wharton's Stretch Book
Excellent book that actually works. Allow at least three (3) hours on your first day to give yourself time to take the initial self evaluation. Read more
Published on May 27 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy it for the exercises, not the prose.
I gave this book 5 stars, not because it is faultless, but because the exercises are so effective. There is a learning curve involved here, and I think that puts some people off... Read more
Published on Nov 23 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Diagrams not as bad as reviewers say
I just got this book and have gone through it. The premise of the book is stretching for 2 seconds at a time while resisting with the body part being stretched. Read more
Published on Aug 13 2001

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent buy!
About two months ago I started to research new stretching methods. I had injured myself numerous times on several occasions during the previous 5 months, and I recognized that I... Read more
Published on May 7 2001 by Joe Pulido

3.0 out of 5 stars Great concept - poorly executed
The concept illustrated in this book is fascinating, and makes a lot of sense. Unfortunately when the book gets to the implementation part, it becomes very confusing. Read more
Published on Mar 23 2001 by Trullallero

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book in Spite of Limitations
Yes, the drawings are poor and the text is sometimes hard to follow. But this is THE book that taught us how to stretch properly. Read more
Published on Feb 16 2001 by D. Weisberg

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