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 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 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 The Runner s Expert Guide to Stretching written by Paul Hobrough and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-23 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate stretching guide, designed to help runners of all abilities run further, avoid injuries and achieve better times. Stretching is an incredibly important aspect of running and yet it is frequently overlooked or poorly executed. This book details and explains all the stretches that can ease pain, build strength and enhance running performance. Written by the globally respected physiotherapist, Paul Hobrough, who works with Olympic and World Champion athletes, The Runner's Expert Guide to Stretching will help runners to understand their bodies, identify weaknesses and develop a natural defence against injury. With easy-to-understand explanations of anatomy and physiology, and a comprehensive directory of running stretches, runners of any age or ability will find an ideal range of stretches, clearly organised by body part, as well as a detailed strength and conditioning programme. With more than 2 million of us running at least once a week in the UK alone, this is the go-to guide for every runner.
Download or read book Stretching Pocket Book Edition written by Bob Anderson and published by Shelter Publications. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is a smaller-format edition of the vastly popular Stretching: 30th Anniversary Edition (ISBN: 9780936070469), with a re-edited main section, using readable bulleted lists, and updated for references to new technology. It does not supersede the larger addition, but is offered as an alternative"--
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 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 Stretch Yourself Healthy written by Prevention and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Autostretching written by Olaf Evjenth and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Stretching Handbook written by Brad Walker and published by The Stretching Institute. This book was released on 2007 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mplete reference handbook to assist with the planning and inpletation of sessions.
Download or read book The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Repair Maintenance written by Marilyn Moffat and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-04-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair explores the mechanical workings of every moving part of the body, explains what can go wrong, and then provides a complete program for ensuring the greatest long-term health for that area and tells you how to respond when injuries occur. Whether your concern is a sore back, an injured knee, or general strength and flexibility, no other book can lead the way to total body health as effectively or authoritatively as The American Physical Therapy Association Book of Body Maintenance and Repair. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Science and Physiology of Flexibility and Stretching written by David Behm and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretching is a fundamentally important part of sport and exercise, playing a role in improving performance, and preventing injury and rehabilitation, but its scientific underpinnings have, to this point, been overlooked in book publishing. The Science and Physiology of Flexibility and Stretching is the most up-to-date and comprehensive book to cover the underlying physiology and psychology of stretching, critically assessing why, when, and how we should stretch, as well as offering a highly illustrated, practical guide to stretching exercises. Placing stretching in the context of both health and performance, the first section of the book sets out the science behind stretching, critically assessing the benefits, disadvantages, and roles of different types of stretching, exploring the mechanisms behind increasing range-of-movement through stretching and other methods, and offering evidence-based guidance on building stretching into warm-ups. In its second section, the book provides a step-by-step guide to static, dynamic, and PRF stretching exercises for beginners, through recreational athletes, to elite performers. Richly illustrated, and including an online resource, The Science and Physiology of Flexibility and Stretching provides an important scientific enquiry into stretching, and an invaluable reference for any strength and conditioning coach or student, personal trainer, sports coach, or exercise scientist.
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 The Genius of Flexibility written by Robert Donald Cooley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utilizing a revolutionary technique that has been user-tested by thousands of people from Olympic athletes to people suffering from serious injury, The Genius of Flexibility presents a 16-step stretching regimen for unique muscle groups that dramatically improves flexibility and strength while improving physiological and psychological health. 16 Steps to Complete Freedom of Movement! The Technique: RESISTANCE STRETCHING® offers immediate, cumulative, and permanent increases in flexibility, takes the pain out of stretching, and protects you from injuring yourself by overstretching. The Program: THE MERIDIAN FLEXIBILITY SYSTEM® provides stretches for 16 unique muscle groups with physiological and psychological benefits.
Download or read book Big Book of Stretch Routines written by Bradley Walker and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 2011-10-04 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 1 500 Stretches written by Hollis Liebman and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 2737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tone and improve flexibility anywhere, any time, with this illustrated step-by-step guide to 1,500 stretching poses organized by body part, with stunning photographs and the health benefits of each pose. Great for family activity at home or anywhere! Stretching is vital for to retain muscle tone, alleviate chronic pain, and achieve free movement. It also helps manage anxiety! 1,500 Stretches offers a comprehensive collection of stretches organized by body part--back, calf, hamstrings, chest and many more. Each stretch is demonstrated with full-color photographs. The steps are easy to follow and explain what muscle groups are targeted and that stretch's benefits for pain relief and physical appearance. There are additional chapters on yoga and partner stretches and the importance of stretching correctly. 1,500 Stretches provides practical advice to feeling and looking your best.
