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 Stretching and Strengthening Exercises written by Hans Spring and published by Thieme. This book was released on 1991 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stretch and Strengthen written by Judy Alter and published by Mariner Books. This book was released on 1992-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes more than one hundred exercises and teaches how to stretch muscles overtightened by use, strengthen muscles too long on the stretch, and balance muscle strength with lifelong flexibility
Download or read book Strengthen Your Back written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-10-21 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strengthen Your Back covers all practical aspects of back care from diagnosis and treatment to exercises and pain relief. Illustrated step-by-step exercises help you address your back and neck pain, alongside carefully planned strategies to stop injuries recurring. Simple, clear diagrams show the anatomy of your back and neck and specialized sections deal with back pain in specific scenarios such as home, work, driving and gardening. Includes advice on where to seek help and how to get the best results from rehabilitation. Play an active role in your healthcare with Strengthen Your Back!
Download or read book Back Stretching written by David Nordmark and published by David Nordmark. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Say Good-Bye To Back Pain! Learning to properly stretch your back can bring relief to you today If you suffer from back pain or discomfort, you're not alone. From the young to the old, from the average person to the hyper fit athlete, all are likely to suffer from some kind of back pain at least once in their lives. In Back Stretching - Back Strengthening And Stretching Exercises For Everyone, I explain why back pain is so common in modern society. More importantly though, I will show you a series of back stretching and strengthening exercises which can bring you relief. This little book includes the following: information on why we all suffer from back issues instructions on how to stretch properly a series of fully illustrated back stretching exercises a series of fully illustrated strengthening exercises for the back isometric neck exercises (a strong neck is critical for a strong spine) information on a new therapeutic technique which is having great success in resolving chronic back issues Suggested stretching routines for all levels of fitness and abilities If you've ever felt a twinge in your back after sitting in the office all day, or if you've been dealing with back issues of one kind or another all your life - Back Stretching - Back Strengthening and Stretching Exercises For Everyone is for you. Get ready to say goodbye to back pain, starting today.
Download or read book Stretching Exercises For Seniors written by Baz Thompson and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's Never Too Late to Start Stretching Exercises for Health, Strength, and Mobility! Do you find yourself getting stiffer and more tense with age? Do the active hobbies you used to love suddenly cause you pain or injury? Do you struggle with the range of motion for day-to-day activities like picking up your grandchildren? Regular stretching keeps our limbs flexible, elongated, and healthy at any age. As we move from middle age into our senior years, it becomes even more important. In fact, a stretching routine will help build good posture, encourage muscle relaxation, and relieve many aches and pains. It can even improve your mental state through mindfulness and relaxation! With Stretching Exercises for Seniors, author and fitness expert, Baz Thompson, has provided a thorough guide to stretching for people over 60. The multitude of stretches inside cover every part of your body from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Each exercise is presented in detail with a visual demonstration, and it's explained specifically for older people. With tips, techniques, and practical advice, backed by the wisdom of doctors and physical therapists, the stretches in this book will make you feel as loose and limber as a teenager. In Stretching Exercises for Seniors, you'll discover: How stretching can help us feel younger than our chronological age Why stretching is absolutely essential for our joints, ligaments, and tendons Exercises to increase functional mobility in the hip flexors, hamstrings, calves, and quadriceps Ways to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and lower back Morning stretches to release tension and wake up your body Movements to warm up your muscles for exercise, biking, or gardening Post-activity cooldowns to make your limbs more supple and flexible Evening stretching routines to wind down and decompress before bedtime Targeted stretches to make the hands, feet, fingers, toes, wrists, and ankles healthier than ever Detailed explanations and illustrations, with modifications for stiff, tight muscles You're never too old to start stretching, and you don't have to already be flexible. Stretching Exercises for Seniors is written just for you, and it has all the information you need to stretch safely and effectively. Stretching is incredibly beneficial for your muscles, joints, and even your mind. When you start stretching on a regular basis, you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner! Loosen up your body, improve your health, and feel younger than ever. Scroll up and one-click Stretching Exercises for Seniors now!
Download or read book Stretching Anatomy 2nd Edition written by Arnold Nelson and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching Anatomy, Second Edition, is a visual guide to 86 stretches for increasing range of motion, muscular strength, stamina, posture, and flexibility. Step-by-step instructions describe how to perform each stretch, while 110 full-color anatomical illustrations highlight the primary muscles and surrounding structures engaged.
Download or read book Strength Training Workouts for Seniors written by Baz Thompson and published by Strength Training for Seniors. This book was released on 2023-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Falls are the leading cause of injuries in seniors -- Protect yourself or your elderly loved ones! Strength Training Workouts for Seniors Includes 2 Books: STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR SENIORS BALANCE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS STRETCHING EXERCISES FOR SENIORS Inside Stretching Exercises for Seniors, discover: How stretching can help us feel younger than our chronological age Why stretching is absolutely essential for our joints, ligaments, and tendons Exercises to increase functional mobility in the hip flexors, hamstrings, calves, and quadriceps Ways to release tension in the neck, shoulders, and lower back Morning stretches to release tension and wake up your body Movements to warm up your muscles for exercise, biking, or gardening Post-activity cooldowns to make your limbs more supple and flexible Evening stretching routines to wind down and decompress before bedtime Targeted stretches to make the hands, feet, fingers, toes, wrists, and ankles healthier than ever Detailed explanations and illustrations, with modifications for stiff, tight muscles BALANCE EXERCISES FOR SENIORS In this insightful and practical guide, you will: Learn all about balance-strengthening exercises, from misconceptions to advantages Deep dive into all the fall risk factors so that you can avoid them before they cause issues Test your balance eon a regular basis and adopt 4 crucial ways that you can prevent falls Get into the targeted balance-strengthening exercises, including seated, standing, and walking Explore all the crucial fall risk factors so you can efficiently avoid them from the get-go Make the most out of this comprehensive guide using step-by-step instructions Strengthen your core and ensure that your body has enough support and proper posture Improve your balance using expert-approved practices that reduce dizziness-related issues and... MUCH, MUCH MORE! You're never too old to start stretching, and you don't have to already be flexible. Strength Training Workouts for Seniors is written just for you, and it has all the information you need to stretch safely and effectively. What sets Strength Training Workouts for Seniors apart is that not only does it provide practical, straightforward information, it also offers clear illustrations on the HOWs of boosting balance in order to stay safe, healthy, and mobile! When you start stretching on a regular basis, you'll wonder why you didn't start sooner! Don't wait a second longer. Protect yourself and your loved ones, loosen up your body, improve your health, and feel younger than ever. Scroll up and Grab a Copy Today!
Download or read book Resistance Band Workbook written by Karl Knopf and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over seventy safe, simple exercises you can do virtually anywhere for better strength, balance, and functional fitness—no heavy weights required! Resistance bands were first used in physical therapy settings to introduce low-intensity strength training for rehabilitating patients. Today they’re an increasingly popular fitness tool that comes in all levels of resistance and is perfect for targeting and working every major muscle group. Using this simple, lightweight, easily portable device, you can: • Increase Muscle and Bone Strength • Improve Balance • Reduce Lower Back Pain • Rehabilitate Injuries Resistance Band Workbook offers more than seventy safe, effective exercises paired with clear captions and step-by-step photos that can be done practically anywhere, anytime. In addition, special programs will enhance your daily life, whether you’re looking to revamp your physique, elevate your sports performance, or just improve your functional fitness.
Download or read book Easy Stretching written by Larry Holden and published by Booktango. This book was released on 2016-02-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author wishes to express his sincere gratitude to his many friends who encouraged him. This book came about from their persistent urging. They did not want Holden to keep the secrets of daily stretching all to himself. Why should you have all the fun? they teased. They were right; exercise is fun; exercise is expression. It is not difficult once you know how to use the power of stretching for your own symptoms. Before beginning the program, Holden recommends checking with your health care provider to make sure these stretching exercises are safe for you. Holden received training in: • personal fitness and nutrition; • anatomy, • exercise physiology; • exercise prescription; • flexibility; and • injury prevention. No one walks alone on the journey of life. The author offers his sincere gratitude to all of his friends.
Download or read book Pajama Pilates written by Maria Mankin and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-08-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with engaging exercise tips and colorful illustrations, this fun-to-read guide makes it easy to do pilates in your pajamas. Improve your strength, tone your body, and increase your flexibility with these 40 easy-to-follow exercises that you can do at home. Written by certified Pilates instructor Maria Mankin, the exercises include step-by-step instructions, notes on their physical benefits, and modification options. Readers will discover how to improve posture and core strength using a kitchen counter, stretch out their legs using the dining table, and tone their arms using the edge of the bathtub, plus so much more. Each exercise is paired with a colorful illustration of a pajama-clad person demonstrating the pose. Simple to follow and with no special equipment required (beyond pj's!), this accessible take on a popular exercise technique makes it easy to get fit without leaving the house. EXERCISE MADE EASY: Packed with achievable exercises, this interactive guide to at-home Pilates is perfect for people looking for easy, accessible ways to stretch and strengthen at home. No special equipment required! ALL-LEVELS AUDIENCE: With a range of practices and modification options, this book will appeal to a wide audience—from Pilates newbies looking for ways to get fit at home to experienced practitioners in need of exercise inspiration. The low-impact, high-reward practices can be done one at a time, or in a sequence for a more challenging routine. GREAT SELF-CARE GIFT: Brimming with healthy practices and colorful artwork, this package makes a great self-care gift for moms, workout enthusiasts, and Pilates lovers, and pairs perfectly with other self-care accessories or a set of pajamas. Perfect for: • Pilates enthusiasts • Mother's Day gift shoppers • Anyone looking for easy ways to stay fit • Anyone looking for at-home exercises • Anyone who works from home
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 2019-07-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 15 Minute Stretch written by Suzanne Martin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Good bye to Bad Backs written by Judith Scott and published by Elysian Editions. This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing gentle, safe therapy for those suffering from back pain, whether caused by stress, accident, pregnancy, or obesity, this book uses proven techniques to help eliminate back pain. The author acts as a personal trainer, stressing the importance of stretching and exercising every muscle in the lower back to improve posture and overall health. Medical line drawings illustrate and teach about muscles and their relationship to posture and lower back pain. Using a mind/body approach, Scott provides visualising techniques and gentle exercises that will begin the process of reducing stress and relaxing. Specific workouts for alleviating back pain target the psoas, lower back, and the abdominals.
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 Straighter Stronger Leaner Longer written by Renee Daniels and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-06-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop aches and pains with this effective new therapeutic exercise plan. Who doesn't suffer from chronic aches and pains in the neck, back, shoulders, knees, or elsewhere? In Straighter, Stronger, Leaner, Longer, medical exercise specialist and personal trainer Renie Daniels presents her fullbody strengthening and alignment program for rehabilitating injuries and strengthening and toning bodies. She explains why proper alignment is the key to a strong, healthy body, and how our daily habits, from sitting at a desk at work to carrying a baby on one hip all day to spending long hours sitting behind the wheel of a car, can contribute to muscle weaknesses and misalignments, leading to aches and pains. Straighter, Stronger, Leaner, Longer will help readers find relief by showing them how to assess their own posture and movements, which may be causing pain, and by providing them with a personalized exercise program to treat problem areas.
Download or read book Strength And Stretch Training for Seniors and Over 60 written by Michael Pletcher and published by Stretch and Strenght Exercises for Seniors. This book was released on 2022-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Includes 2 books in 1: Strength Training for Seniors and Over 60 Stretching Exercises for Seniors Are you looking to improve your physical strength? Do you want to maintain a healthy body in the comfort of your home? Are you tired of sitting in your chair all day? No, you don't need to be a professional athlete to increase your strength and have a healthy life or exercise. So, come on, and let's do some strength and stretching exercises Exercise is supposed to be a part of your everyday routine. However, it doesn't need to be a challenging workout like running marathons, lifting weights, or doing aerobics. The end goal should be to build a healthy lifestyle that focuses on healthy muscle and bone development. That being said, it's essential to know when and why exercise is needed and the 3 significant benefits it offers. Benefits of Stregth Training and Stretching exercises: Flexibility and elasticity of muscles and tendons Increased overall strength and muscle mass reduces the risk of injury Helps protect against falls Reduces fatigue Increases the quality of life. It also improves performance in sports and recreational activities. Improves range of motion Can prevent muscle and joint trauma. Alleviates degenerative diseases Stimulates joint 'lubrication.' It keeps joints `young` and slows down the calcification of the connective tissues. Decreases arterial pressure Improves circulation and respiration Develops self-awareness Reduces physical stress Improve movements coordination It is relaxing and calming. In this book, written for those who want to increase their strength and improve general health, you will discover: The benefits of strength training for seniors. Exercises are suitable for ordinary people who do not do sports. Proper exercise for beginners. Workout stretching exercises. Strength training for core exercises. Strength training for legs exercise. Arm and shoulder exercises. Benefits of Stretching. Activity stretches for the neck, arm, and shoulder. Stretching exercises are suitable for beginners. Exercises are suitable for ordinary people who do not do sports. Evening and bedtime stretch. 7 days stretch training programs. ...and much, much more! Take it easy and enjoy doing strength and stretching exercises. Exercises are suitable for ordinary people who do not do sports. Ready to improve your body and health? Scroll up and start your own training getting your copy now!
