Download or read book Stretching 101 A Basic Guide to Common Stretching Techniques written by Julio M. Puth and published by Stretching 101:A Basic Guide. This book was released on 2006 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching 101 is a clear-cut, easy to follow visual instructional guide on performing over 50 common stretching techniques for both men and women. Throughout each chapter, the author shows you the proper methods of covering all the core sections of the body-including the head, neck, shoulders, chest, back, arms, hips, and legs. This guide also provides recommendations on each type of stretch and also what to avoid in various conditions.
Download or read book Mosby s Stretching Pocket Guide E Book written by Sandra K. Anderson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-11-29 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From basic static stretches to advanced techniques like the pin-and-stretch, Mosby’s Stretching Pocket Guide defines and explains stretching and flexibility in a way that is both applicable to manual therapy professionals and easily understood by manual therapy students. Presented in an atlas format with over 200 illustrations, this convenient reference has Spotlight boxes with salient points, and general assessment and stretching guidelines available in a clear, easy to understand format that is immediately applicable to manual therapy practice. "There is excellent practical advice about the dangers of over-zealous stretching and the clearest warnings about the harm can be done and how long it may take this harm to settle. I wonder if the day of the pocket guide is almost over, to be replaced by the mobile phone or tablet on which these various stretching illustrations can all be shown in colour (and maybe with movement). If there is not already an app for stretching, I guess there soon will be." Reviewed by: Andrew Watson, Nottingham Date: Aug 2014 Over 200 detailed line drawings and photos demonstrate basic and advanced stretching techniques. Atlas format helps you quickly and easily find the stretching technique and pertinent information you need. Coverage of basic information on stretching, flexibility, and range of motion gives you just the right amount of background information to help you understand the body mechanics involved in stretching techniques. Spotlight boxes highlight key concepts so you can check and reinforce facts at a glance. Glossary of stretching terms helps you to understand the language of the body in terms of stretching. List of references helps you obtain more detailed information when necessary.
Download or read book The Anatomy of Stretching Second Edition written by Brad Walker and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2013-03-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated edition of the best-selling guide on the science of effective stretching—with detailed anatomical illustrations and guidance on proper form, sports injury recovery, and more The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially more permanent disabilities, including serious body injuries. One safe, quickly productive way to address the problem is through a simple therapy that can be done anywhere, anytime, and without special equipment: stretching. This new edition of Brad Walker’s best-selling book on the subject presents 135 unique stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed. Organized by body part, The Anatomy of Stretching presents stretching exercises in a uniform style accompanied by full-color anatomical illustrations. Equally useful for fitness fans, pro or amateur athletes, coaches and personal trainers, and healthcare practitioners, this new edition contains: • Step-by-step instructions for 20 new stretches • An expanded physiology and anatomy information • A revised numbering system that makes the stretches easier to reference • An expanded appendix with more resources on stretches for athletes and sports injuries Also featuring detailed descriptions of important principles of anatomy and physiology, The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition is the ultimate guide to improving flexibility, increasing strength, and relieving pain through stretching.
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 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 Stretching for Beginners written by Tony R Smith and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching is great for everyone, simple activity that kids and parents can do together. In this book Stretching for Beginners A Guide for Kids and Parents Kids and parents who enjoy an active lifestyle find that regular stretching improves body motion and flexibility. This book for Kids and parents who has a current level of stretching ability and this guides can help both enhanced flexibility and strength over time. All stretches can be completed with all family members. To fully under stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. This book has three levels to complete: Level 1: Safe Easy Stretches Level 2: Advanced lower-body Stretches Level 3: Full Body Stretches Upper-body/Lower-body
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 Stretching Your Boundaries written by Al Kavadlo and published by . This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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: A one-stop resource for everyone to improve flexibilty and keep muscles supple. 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 Anatomy and 100 Essential Stretching Exercises written by Guillermo Seijas Albir and published by Barrons Educational Series. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barron's Anatomy and 100 Essential Stretching Exercises helps you improve your flexibility, overcome physical ailments, and increase your overall sense of well-being. This comprehensive guide features over 100 stretching exercises to help you improve your range of motion, decrease discomfort, and prevent injuries. Easy-to-understand exercises are clearly illustrated and contain simple, precise instructions for the proper way to stretch every part of your body. This guide includes: Effective exercises for athletes, non-athletes, and those searching for pain relief associated with injuries Step-by-step methods for the most effective exercise routines Anatomical descriptions of the parts of the body and the muscles being worked Photographic representations of each exercise, with detailed illustrations of the primary and secondary muscles Explanatory text that ensures correct techniques and proper safety precautions The numbers of repetitions needed depending on fitness levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and the physiological benefits of each exercise A quick reference guide to the most beneficial stretches for specific ailments, and more
Download or read book Facilitated Stretching written by Robert E. McAtee and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2007 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The text provides a useful overview of PNF stretching - safe and easy-to-use method that involves stretching the muscle, contracting it isometrically against resistance, then stretching it again to a new range of motion." "Whether you're a fitness professional, therapist, coach, athlete, or student, Facilitated Stretching, Third Edition, will help you assess current muscle function, improve range of motion, increase strength, reduce overuse injuries, and enhance performance."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Stretching for Functional Flexibility written by Phil Armiger and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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.
Download or read book Starting A Stretch Routine For Beginners written by Luke Dolinar and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-31 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional sprinters sometimes spend an hour warming up for a race that lasts about 10 seconds. In fact, it's common for many athletes to perform dynamic stretches in their warmup and static stretches in their cooldown to help keep their muscles healthy. Even if you're not an athlete, including stretches in your daily routine has many benefits. Not only can stretching help you avoid injuries, but it may also help slow down age-related mobility loss and improve circulation. This book provides you over 18 home exercises you can do without any equipment. Plus access to a bonus library of video instruction! With the simple, no-nonsense teaching style, the author ensures you can do these stretches even if you've never stretched before. He gives you all the important information with none of the fluff or over-complication books and instructors give you. You can pick up this book and be stretching properly today! He teaches you the great stretches you can do simply in the comfort of your own home. Including the 3 extremely effective types of stretching and 18 of the important and effective stretches for the upper and lower body. For more difficult exercises, he breaks down how to do simple versions so you can build up to the difficult versions. There is also an accompanying resources webpage so you can stretch along with him to make sure you are doing it right. Easy. Simple. Effective.
Download or read book Anatomy of Stretching written by Craig Ramsay and published by . This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking series featuring amazing computer-generated 3D anatomical images highlighting key muscle groups.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Stretching written by Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books devoted to stretching for health and flexibility are proving to be perennially popular. The Essential Guide to Stretching, with its colorful layout, specially commissioned photos, and affordable price, will be the most appealing of all. 120 color photos.
Download or read book The Beginner s Guide To Mobility Stretching written by Monty Lashomb and published by . This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional sprinters sometimes spend an hour warming up for a race that lasts about 10 seconds. In fact, it's common for many athletes to perform dynamic stretches in their warmup and static stretches in their cooldown to help keep their muscles healthy. Even if you're not an athlete, including stretches in your daily routine has many benefits. Not only can stretching help you avoid injuries, but it may also help slow down age-related mobility loss and improve circulation. This book provides you over 18 home exercises you can do without any equipment. Plus access to a bonus library of video instruction! With the simple, no-nonsense teaching style, the author ensures you can do these stretches even if you've never stretched before. He gives you all the important information with none of the fluff or over-complication books and instructors give you. You can pick up this book and be stretching properly today! He teaches you the great stretches you can do simply in the comfort of your own home. Including the 3 extremely effective types of stretching and 18 of the important and effective stretches for the upper and lower body. For more difficult exercises, he breaks down how to do simple versions so you can build up to the difficult versions. There is also an accompanying resources webpage so you can stretch along with him to make sure you are doing it right. Easy. Simple. Effective.
