Author: Karen Andes Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA) ISBN: 9780609801604 Category : Stretching exercises Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In Fitness Stretching, the authorities on fitness present a comprehensive guide to the most important -- but often neglected -- aspect of any fitness regimen. Whether you're running a marathon, biking around the block, or simply getting the kinks out after a long day of sitting, stretching is a proven way to improve your sense of fitness. By lengthening muscles and lubricating joints, stretching prevents injury, promotes recovery, improves posture and balance, and refreshes the body. Plus, learning to stretch correctly can help you to maximize the benefits of your workout. Fully illustrated and easy to use, Fitness Stretching takes you through every muscle group in the body with step-by-step instructions for more than 100 yoga- and sport-inspired stretches. Clear explanations accompany each stretch, allowing you to customize your own stretching routine. For all levels of fitness, Fitness Stretching features an activity-by-activity breakdown to help you find the best stretch for every workout, from aerobics to windsurfing. While you'll find innovative suggestions for stretching in the pool or with poles, barres, and balls, most stretches can be done without any equipment at all. At home, at work, or at the gym, the experts at "Fitness can help you make stretching a fun and easy part of your daily routine. Special sections include stretches: to heal and prevent lower back pain for people working on their feet to do during pregnancy for individuals over fifty For every age or level of fitness, Fitness Stretching is essential to your well-being.
Author: Phil Armiger Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 9780781767927 Category : Joints Languages : en Pages : 0
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Stretching for Functional Flexibility is a reference guide for the safe, effective, and efficient application of stretching exercises to improve range of motion and movement potential. Based on the most current research, this text is a valuable reference for physical, occupational and massage therapists, athletic trainers, fitness trainers, coaches, sports and orthopedic physicians, doctors of chiropractic, and many other professionals dealing with the health and performance of the musculoskeletal system. The text provides all of the information necessary to design and implement a safe and effective stretching program. A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and an image bank for instructors.
Author: Frédéric Delavier Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers ISBN: 9781450413985 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 143
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Frédéric Delavier has captivated millions with Strength Training Anatomy. Now readers have access to his exercise expertise and trademark illustrations once again with Delavier's Stretching Anatomy. With 250 full-color photos and 300 detailed illustrations, this guide depicts over 130 exercises to increase flexibility, tone muscles and reduce injury. All body regions are covered and sport-specific stretching routines are included. Original.
Author: Tony Lycholat Publisher: Crowood Press (UK) ISBN: 9781852239176 Category : Exercise Languages : en Pages : 0
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Explains the principles of safe stretching which improves fitness, health, posture and sports performance. This book details simple flexibility assessment, outlines sample programmes and provides progressive exercises for all parts of the body and explains PNF techniques.
Author: Christopher M. Norris Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 1472908457 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 290
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A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury. Now in its 4th edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to safely increase range of motion right across the body. The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for: - Sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance - Sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness - Sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programme Full colour photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.
Author: Suzanne Martin Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0756668700 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 130
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Forget gyms and hours of punishing fitness regimes; try these easy-to-follow 15-minute workout routines and stretch your way to a better body with 15 Minute Stretching Workout. Clear at-a-glance photos show you exactly what to do and the live action 60 minute DVD demonstrates each of the four key exercises so you can master techniques, and learn to wake up your body and improve your posture, flexibility and strength. A total fitness package - exercising at home has never been easier or quicker!
Author: Phil Pierce Publisher: Phil Pierce ISBN: Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 169
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Revealed: The stretching secrets to help you kick higher, strike faster and move with more flexibility than ever before! You already know how important flexibility is for boosting your physical performance in training, sparring or just staying fit, but most stretching methods are not only slow and unreliable but could actually be secretly reducing your power! So how do you release the potential in your body and ‘teach’ your muscles to be more relaxed, unlocking full range of motion in a fraction of the time? It takes more than just stretching, it takes the right kind of stretching. Proven methods specifically designed to quickly and safely coach your muscles to be more flexible without sacrificing power. In Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness, you’ll discover the exact techniques used by top martial artists and sports coaches to increase long-term flexibility, warm-up without wasting energy and unlock full mobility faster than you ever thought possible! What can you get from this guide? Do you know the shocking research changing everything we know about flexibility? Or why stretching doesn’t work … the way you think?! Discover the exact stretches required for faster, stronger punches and kicks And greater range for all of your strikes Exposed: The most common killer mistake and which techniques are actually reducing your strength! Learn the fool-proof exercise that is more effective than 90% of so-called ‘warm-ups’ The _____ method for looser muscles How to banish the causes of inflexibility How to speed up your muscle recovery Inside Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness, you’ll discover all this and more! Whether you are a martial artist, MMA fighter, self-defense fan or simply training to improve health and fitness, you can develop greater flexibility starting today. Ready to use the secrets of flexibility training to skyrocket your performance? Get your copy of Flexibility for Martial Arts and Fitness now! Tags: How to stretch, flexibility, martial arts, stretching, karate, taekwondo, kung fu, mma
Author: Suzanne Martin Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0744063337 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 114
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Improve physical performance and overall health with these simple 15-minute stretches. Do you need quick yet effective stretches for a leaner, more flexible, stronger you? Then you’ll love these four 15-minute workout plans for beginners. This exercise book is filled with easy workouts to improve posture, strengthen muscles and help with injury recovery — and it includes sciatic stretches! Here’s what you’ll find inside: • Four illustrated step-by-step sequences: morning stretches, posture stretch, flexibility stretch and strength stretch • At-a-glance summaries of the complete 15-minute sequences • Clear step-by-step instructions, allowing you to get an instructor-led experience at home • General information on the benefits of stretching • Advice for beginners on safe practice and modifications for the sequences Stretching is for everyone: whether you’re a dancer or runner, you need relief from sitting behind a screen all day. A daily stretch routine can greatly alleviate aches and pains and improve your quality of life — it’s also a fantastic way to reduce stress! This workout book combines stretches found in yoga and pilates practices — and physical therapy. It also gives you strategies for healthy living and relaxation techniques. Each section has clear step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions and graphics to explain exactly what to do, understand which muscles to focus on, and where you need to feel the stretch. At the end of each 15-minute program, there’s an at-a-glance summary of the routine. 15-Minute Stretch will inspire you to slot these simple exercises into your schedule, so you reap the benefits of enhanced health and fitness. The 15-Minute series are easy-to-use exercise books for time-poor people, with a step-by-step approach for effective results. Fit exercise into your busy life with short but effective programs. Include 15-Minute Gentle Yoga, 15-Minute Pilates, 15-Minute Better Back for a total body workout.
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