Download or read book Stretching to Stay Young written by Jessica Matthews and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2016-12-13 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Increase your flexibility, strengthen your body, and stretch your youth Our bodies were designed for movement, but as we age, our joints and muscles become tighter. Stretching is a gentle, simple activity that anyone can do to alleviate aches and pains, as well as improve range of motion and flexibility. This stretching book guides you step-by-step through each stretch, arming you with the confidence you need to progress into deeper levels of stretching for enhanced flexibility, reduced pain, decreased stiffness, and better quality of life for years to come. Stretch away your aches and pains with this guide to stretching, featuring: Customizable plans—From preparation to self-customization, incorporate stretching into your lifestyle with flexible regimes for your health and fitness goals. Stretching basics—Easy-to-understand explanations and detailed illustrations will show you exactly how to position your body and complete each stretch. Range of difficulties—"Change it up" tips allow you to increase or decrease intensity level while stretching. No matter your age or level of activity, this guide will help you ease into the wonders of stretching, to reduce stiffness and feel your best.
Download or read book The Stretching Exercises Bible written by David Nordmark and published by David Nordmark. This book was released on 2013-04-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover How Stretching And Flexibility Exercises Can Help You Be At Your Best It's all about learning how to stretch … in more ways than one The Stretching Exercises Bible is more than your typical book of static stretchingexercises. Rather, it is a complete flexibility training guide whichwill help you increase your strength, stamina and energy levels easilyand naturally. The truth is that you could look and feel a million times better now if you only knew how to stretch properly. Everyone from athletes to office workers will find something within this book that will benefit them immensely. Within the pages of this advanced book of flexibility and stretching exercises you will find the following: Deep Breathing Exercises - The simpleact of breathing deeply and with purpose can have an enormouslypositive effect on the body. Energy Exercises - These can be done anywhere at anytime to quickly revive you. Feeling rundown after working hours at a desk? No more. Joint Loosening Exercises - The modernworld can take its toll on delicate joints like the knees, wrists andforearms. These flexibility exercises can help reverse this. Dynamic Stretching Exercises - These build strength and flexibility at the same time. They can be used before any athletic activity or as a routine in itself. Classic Static Stretching Exercises – These are stretches designed for the following sports and conditions: back stretches stretches for the legs, feet, and ankles stretches for the shoulders, neck and arms morning stretching routines to start the day of right stretches to deal with lower back tension flexibility exercises for the following sports: baseball/softball,basketball, cycling, football/rugby, golf, hiking/walking, hockey,tennis/squash, running, skiing, soccer, surfing, swimming, volleyball,weight lifting, and wrestling/martial arts Imagine a lion or panther moving through a jungle, its supple yetpowerful muscles rippling beneath its skin. How does it maintain itsamazing condition? Because by instinct, all animals stretch. They do soto keep their muscles limber and ready for action. The Stretching Exercises Bible will show you how to stretch and keep your muscles in the same kind ofpeak natural condition. Whether you're an athlete looking for new ways topush his or her body to the limit or an office worker who is tired offeeling sore and stressed, The Stretching Exercises Bible has something for you.
Download or read book My Pocket Guide to Stretching written by K. Aleisha Fetters and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keep your muscles strong, flexible, and healthy with these 60 stretches to help you loosen up and improve your overall health wherever you are! Now more than ever, we need to take a moment for ourselves…and our sore muscles! As working from home becomes the norm for many people, bad posture and aches and pains are taking over. My Pocket Guide to Stretching helps you soothe sore muscles, promote flexibility, and take a moment to calm your mind wherever you find yourself. This portable, compact book allows you to stretch when and where you want, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced stretcher. With expert advice and simple illustrations showing you how to do each stretch, targeting every body part, and then showing you how to put the stretches together for a whole body routine, this little book can help you shake off tightness and start living a more relaxed and flexible life.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Stretching written by Christopher M. Norris and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Ultimate Flexiblity written by Sang H. Kim and published by Turtle Press. This book was released on 2010-09-22 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultimate Flexibility is the book you've been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, Ultimate Flexibility is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice.Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H. Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching.
Download or read book Trail Guide to the Body s Quick Reference to Stretch and Strengthen written by Andrew Biel and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your quick and easy guide to strengthening exercises and simple stretches. Our flagship text, Trail Guide to the Body: A hands-on guide to locating muscles, bones and more covers the subject of palpatory anatomy. This booklet is designed to present two complementary subjects -- stretching and strengthening. Strengthening reduces risk of injury; increases balance, stability and flexibility, keeping the body strong. Stretching improves flexibility and range of motion. This concise reference guide gives you: Instructions for 100 guided strengthening exercises and simple stretches, covering all the movements at the major joints Suggested uses of light equipment for stretching and strengthening Detailed four-color illustrations demonstrating muscle movement during the exercises This reference manual quickly puts these fundamental subjects of manual therapy at your fingertips. Great for manual therapists or anyone who values the benefits of stretching and strengthening. 103 pages, 120 images.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Stretching written by Christopher M. Norris and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 10 Minute Stretching written by Hilery Hutchinson and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fit stretching exercises into your day with easy 10-minute routines Discover how easy it is to improve your flexibility, reduce pain, and eliminate stress with just a few minutes of stretching every day. This illustrated guide provides you with essential stretches and simple routines for increasing your range of motion, supplementing physical therapy, and more. Featuring 60 individual stretches for your neck, feet, and everything in between, the detailed instructions and informative images in this book give you everything you need to incorporate stretching into your life. You'll also find insight on how to develop short, multi-muscle routines for everyday living, exercise, and even injury recovery. This collection of stretching exercises includes: Stretches for the whole body—Practice a variety of stretching exercises that target nine critical muscle groups, from head turns and cross-body stretches to hurdler's stretches and towel pulls. 10-Minute routines—Improve the effectiveness of your stretching and make it easy to stick with thanks to 35 short routines you can do virtually anywhere. Clear guidance—Find the exact stretches and routines you need fast thanks to chapters focused on specific muscle groups. Keep yourself fit and flexible with this guide to simple and effective stretching exercises.
Download or read book Stretching Improve Flexibility and Relieve Aches and Pains A Comprehensive Guide With Simple Workout Movements to Improve Posture written by David Newell and published by David Newell. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds light on the newest stretching methodologies discovered, keeping a strong bond with the traditional and ancient methods of stretching that have been used for decades. The problem with all the other stretching books is that they propose just a few techniques to stretch and then hundreds of different stretches you could never remember in a lifetime. This book’s approach is exactly the reverse: it first teaches you the most modern and science-based stretching methodologies you can use, then guides you through a selection of the best stretching exercises you can use to enhance your flexibility. Only the best has made its way to this book. You will discover: • The benefits of stretching, mobility and flexibility • Stretching routines to follow, both full body and muscle group specific • How to create your own, bespoke stretching program • Many different stretching options for each muscle group • Illustrated and written descriptions of all exercises • Full workout plans to get stuck into right away • Blank program cards to copy and fill in This revolutionary text guides you on a journey of self-discovery, offering a comprehensive overview that goes beyond mere muscle stretching technique. It thoroughly covers both the physical and mental aspects of stretching, integrating them into a holistic approach to well-being. Are you ready to discover how stretching can bring transformative changes to your life, whether you're an athlete seeking optimized performance or looking for a way to improve your daily life?
Download or read book Stretching For Dummies written by LaReine Chabut and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A highly practical guide to achieving great results with stretching Did you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesn't have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it—and best of all, it's free! Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do—and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You'll discover: The why’s, where’s, when’s, and how’s of letting loose and snapping back How to keep from hurting yourself The benefits of stretching with a partner How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes The art of breathing correctly How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain Stretches to start and end your day right Stretches you can do at your desk Stretches for various stages of life—including stretches for kids and seniors This easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over.
Download or read book The Way of Stretching written by Anne Kent Rush and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2009-09-26 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - The book features stretching exercises designed to prevent injury and to promote the healing of specific body parts.- Rush incorporates ideas from many different traditions, including T'ai Chi, Chinese medicine, Aikido, Zen, yoga, and massage.- Rush has pioneered a ingenious new technique called the "Rush Reverse," a simple-to-perform exercise that lengthens muscles.- Widely recognized as an authority on bodywork, Rush is the author of the perennially popular "The Back Rub Book and the illustrator of George Downing's two-million-copy bestseller "The Massage Book.
Download or read book The Stretch Workout Plan written by Dale L. Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2016-01-26 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relieve Tension, Reduce Pain, Move and Feel Better with these Stretching Exercises What if a few easy exercises could dramatically improve how you feel, move and work in all aspects of your life? What if you could do more than you have ever done simply by adding a few simple stretches to your everyday routine? All the stress of life-whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology-increasingly taking a toll on your body. Symptoms can range from soreness to extreme pain. One safe, simple and productive way to address the problem is through exercises that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without special equipment-stretching. Amazon #1 bestselling author, Dale L. Roberts, presents the remarkable findings of his study on stretching. Based on personal training experience, thorough research and clinical evidence-Roberts answers the question: what are the secrets of improving your quality of life? The book begins with clear, detailed descriptions of the benefits of stretching, different forms of stretching, and how to stretch correctly. It also focuses on the kinds of stretches most helpful in alleviating tension and recovering from everyday workouts and stress. Organized by key body parts and specific conditions, "The Stretch Workout Plan" presents stretch exercise programs accompanied by simple instructions that anyone can do. "The Stretch Workout Plan" includes: Dozens of stretch exercises appropriate for most anyone Brief and simple instructions of each exercise with high quality pictures Multiple stretch workout plans for dozens of common flexibility problems Helpful guidelines and tips to get the most from your normal workouts Quick links to search between exercise program and description with ease Helpful tips on additional fitness tools to enhance your stretching And, much more! Why Wait Any Longer? Scroll Up and Click the Buy Button NOW!
Download or read book Stretching Guide written by James Miller and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All the stress we experience in life--whether from very excessive sports, normal overworks, or technology addiction --increasingly takes a toll on your health. Sings can range from soreness to very extreme pain. The only safe, simple and effective way to take care of the problem is through exercises. Not just any exercise but stretching: it can be done anytime, anywhere and without equipment. This book will teach you exactly how to stretch safely like a pro. "The Art of Stretching" includes:* Top 10 benefits of stretching* Stretch exercises good for your body* Simple and very clear step by step instructions of each Stretch * How to stretch safely* And, much more!
Download or read book The Stretching Bible written by Lexie Williamson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let The Stretching Bible guide you through the key exercises to gain mobility, improve your sporting performance and prevent common muscular injuries. Whatever your age or ability, you'll find a range of stretches suitable for you, clearly organised by body part, including lower leg, back and upper body, to help target key areas of concern. The book also features a series of sports-related stretches aimed at keeping athletes supple, and includes a section on stretching techniques to avoid and treat common injuries such as lower back strain or iliotibial band syndrome, as well as easy stretches to help office and manual workers.
Download or read book Ultimate Guide to Stretching and Flexibility written by Brad Walker and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Guide to Stretching & Flexibility is the book you keep with you wherever you go. It's an easy-to-use, quick reference guide for anybody involved in health, fitness and sporting activities. Written to minimize the likelihood of sports injury and increase athletic performance, it gives coaches, trainers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts a complete reference handbook to assist with the planning and implementation of their training and rehabilitation sessions. The Ultimate Guide to Stretching & Flexibility includes 144 pages in a convenient A5 size (5.8 x 8.3 inches or 148mm x 210mm), featuring 150 photos of 135 unique stretching exercises. Chapter 1 provides a basic overview of physiology, fitness and flexibility. The many benefits of stretching are outlined in chapters 2 and 3. Chapter 4 details the different types of stretching. While stretching guidelines (i.e., rules and "how to") are presented in chapters 5 and 6. Chapter 7 deals specifically with flexibility testing. While the final chapter and ultimate strength of the book, contains 135 photographs of each stretch with step-by-step instructions. A unique spiral binding allows the book to lay flat without closing on itself, which means you don't have to hold the book open with one hand while you're trying to do the stretches. The author, Brad Walker, is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England and has postgraduate accreditation's in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. He has coached elite level and world champion athletes from sports as diverse as triathlon, motor cycle racing, roller skating, squash and baseball, and has lectured extensively on sports injury prevention and rehabilitation.
Download or read book Ultimate Flexibility written by Sang H. Kim and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ultimate Flexibility is the book you've been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, Ultimate Flexibility is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice. Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching. Learn about the many types of stretching, which methods are best for beginners, when to graduate to advanced techniques and why you should completely avoid certain types of exercises. You'll also find information that you wont find in any other martial art book, including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training and how flexibility can make you stronger and faster. Building on this foundation, Sang H Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility. You'll get detailed instructions, workout planning guides, goal setting tips, difficulty levels, injury prevention and recovery, and over 400 photos to guide you. Special bonus sections: 10 Tips for Full Splits, 20 Tips for High Kicks and 10 workouts for specific martial art types.
Download or read book The Flexible Stretching Strap Workbook written by Mark Kovacs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO IMPROVING FLEXIBILITY USING THE SIMPLE AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE STRETCH STRAP Easy to use and inexpensive, the stretching strap is the ultimate at-home tool for improving range of motion for any part of the body. From ankle to neck, the targeted exercises in this book unleash the power of the stretching strap to help: •Release Muscle Tension •Improve Tendon Elasticity •Increase Flexibility •Alleviate Pain •Rehabilitate Injuries •Boost Athleticism A band lined with multiple loops to allow a spectrum of different static and dynamic possibilities, the stretching strap is a staple among trainers and physical therapists. Now this guide brings the benefits of a stretching strap routine right into your living room with 50 exercises that target your personal fitness or rehab goals.
