Download or read book Safe Stretch written by Rowland Benjamin and published by Rowland Benjamin. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safe stretch is an extensive and comprehensive list of safe stretching techniques suitable for beginners or people who are experienced in stretching. The book contains a good theoretical background explaining why you are doing a particular stretch, and it explains which muscles are stretched, which joints are moved and how they move during each stretch. It recommends which muscles should be stretched and where in the body the stretch should be focused. You will learn how to isolate and stretch individual muscles and groups of muscles in the body. Safe stretch is clear, easy to read, user friendly and has great diagrams and pictures.Safe Stretch is divided into an introduction, three parts, A, B and C, and an appendix. The introduction explains the theoretical and practical considerations behind stretching. Part A. contains 200 individual active, passive and post-isometric stretching exercises, one to a page, - each one divided into the starting position and the technique. Bullet points take you through the techniques step-by-step and the descriptions are easy to follow. Part B. Anatomy, Biomechanics and Safety contains the muscle and joint anatomy for the stretches - each section looks at the direction and range of movement, target tissues, and safety for the techniques. The book explains which muscles are stretched and which joints move during each exercise. It makes recommendations on how the muscles should be stretched safely, which joints or areas should be moved and which areas should not. Part C. Tables contains the icon tables for the practical things each stretch can be used for i.e. sports, jobs, hobbies etc. It covers a range of stretching routines: at the office, during pregnancy, stretches for older participants, playing musical instruments, specific sports and other activities.
Download or read book Moving Stretch written by Suzanne Wylde and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage everyday pain with this effective, trainer-approved program that uses resistance stretching to increase strength, release tension, rejuvenate tissues—and much more. This accessible guide gives step-by-step instructions for people who feel tight or older than they should, people with poor posture, athletes who want to boost their performance, and those who want something more than conventional stretching. This book provides you with many different stretches for the whole body including the hands and feet, as well as routines for specific goals such as improving posture, helping office workers stay healthy, stretching the back, and more. Even those with sedentary lives will see and feel a difference, with just 10-20 minutes of stretching yielding benefits that may last the whole day. Many of us are limited in our movements, hunched over, or tight. Ideally, we would move in a variety of ways throughout the day, keeping our bodies fresh and youthful. However, office jobs and sofas can lead to bodies that are imprisoned in a cage of tension, whose tissue is dehydrated and stuck together, with some areas that are very weak or tight. Normal stretching is not strong enough to break us out of that state. When we tense our bodies and move through that tension, we engage the fascia and recondition it into a more youthful state, restoring great posture, elasticity, and power.
Download or read book Sleep Baby Safe and Snug written by John Hutton and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Help your baby sleep safe and snug."--Back cover.
Download or read book Senior Stretch written by Glen Marie and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revitalize Your Golden Years With Gentle Movements Imagine discovering a treasure trove of serenity and strength, hidden within the confines of your favorite chair. "Senior Stretch: Safe & Simple Chair Yoga Moves" offers just that--a key to a fortress of well-being for those who wish to age with grace and vitality. This book isn't just about exercises; it's a passage to improving your quality of life, one gentle stretch at a time. Step into a world where your limitations become mere stepping stones to better health. Crafted with the wisdom of age and the science of yoga, this guide provides the foundation to build a practice that aligns with your pace and needs. Learn not only the hows but also the whys of Chair Yoga, exploring its myriad benefits that range from enhanced flexibility and pain management to improved cardiovascular health and cognitive function. From the comforts of your seat, embark on a journey of self-discovery and self-care. Let expertly detailed instructions in the book gently shepherd you through Warm-Ups that prepare both mind and body, Upper and Lower Body Moves that foster strength and mobility, and Core Stability exercises that enhance balance and prevent falls. With attention to arthritic joints and heart health, this book ensures a holistic approach to your wellness. As twilight ascends, greet a restoration like never before with Restorative Chair Yoga Sequences that relieve stress, and invite tranquility into your evenings. Fuel your days with purpose, and let the illustrated pose library be your visual companion on the path to rejuvenation. Your golden years are not for settling--they're for thriving. With "Senior Stretch: Safe & Simple Chair Yoga Moves," transform your daily routine into an oasis of health and serenity. Take that first stretch, and watch yourself blossom.
Download or read book Prolapse Exercises Inside Out written by Michelle Kenway and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prolapse exercises helps women improve prolapse support and exercise with confidence to stay in shape
Download or read book Safe Veterans Sport written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog written by Sasha Foster and published by Dogwise Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stretch your dog to a longer and healthier life Research on human athletes is changing what we know about stretching. For example, it is now recognized that aggressive stretching should only take place after muscles are warmed up and shortened from exertion. Authors Sasha and Ashley Foster have applied this latest research to dogs-many of whom compete in vigorous canine sporting events-so that you can learn how to safely and effectively stretch your dog to prevent injuries, maintain joint integrity, and improve you dog's fitness whether he is an elite canine athlete or a lap dog. Over 300 photos and diagrams demonstrate how to safely and effectively stretch each major muscle group. Teaches correct hand placement for joint stabilization and how to maintain good form. Stretching routines are presented for both large and small dogs, older dogs, and those that are involved in a variety of dog sports. Learn more about: -How to read your dog's body language and behavior while stretching him. -Techniques that keep you from injuring yourself while stretching your dog. -20 minute daily maintenance stretching routines. -Do's and don'ts when stretching, and when you need to consult with a vet. -Special considerations when stretching older dogs and small or toy dogs. What experts say about The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog: There are a lot of stretching books, videos and DVDs out there. This is the first one I've seen that definitively explains why stretching needs to be done in a relaxed, prone position with correct stabilization in order for the stretch to be effective. The descriptions of the various stretches are clearly written and anatomically correct. The photographs accurately depict what is to be done. The photographs of the incredibly handsome dogs luxuriating while being stretched are alone worth the price of the book and should be an inspiration to anyone who wants to do canine body work. All praise to the authors for a great book! Sue Ann Lesser, DVM, ACAC, CVSMT The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to improving your dog's physical health through proper stretching techniques. The book provides a wealth of information and photos to get you working with your dog right away, whether it's for strengthening your dog's performance in a variety of dog sports, or helping to properly maintain your senior dog's physical health. Mychelle Blake, editor of The APDT Chronicle of the Dog The Healthy Way to Stretch Your Dog contains a tremendous amount of information. Knowing the science behind successful stretching will be a valuable resource for all dog owners. Understanding dog behavior as is relates to therapeutic interventions and directing the reader to engage in proper body posture will allow users of this book to continue to stretch many dogs for many years to come! Laurie M Edge-Hughes, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physiotherapy), CAFCI, CCRT
Download or read book Water Exercise written by Martha White and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1995 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes and illustrates a series of water exercises ranging from beginning to advanced levels, and outlines programs that concentrate on specific areas of the body.
Download or read book Sport Stretch written by Michael J. Alter and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1998 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve your flexibility and reach your athletic potential. Sport Stretch shows you how with stretching programs for 41 sports.
Download or read book Aging Backwards written by Miranda Esmonde-White and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2014-11-11 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PBS fitness personality on Classical Stretch and creator of the fitness phenomenon Essentrics, Miranda Esmonde-White offers an eye-opening guide to anti-aging that provides essential tools to help anyone turn back the clock and look and feel younger no matter what age. Miranda Esmonde-White trains everyone from prima ballerinas to professional hockey players to Cerebral palsy patients: what do they all have in common? All of these people are hoping to heal their bodies, prevent further injury, and move optimally and without pain. In fact, they have the same goals as any of us who are trying to stay young, fit, and reverse the hands of time. Because the aging of our bodies occurs in our cells, it must be repaired there too—that’s where Miranda’s highly effective and sought-after techniques come in. The body is programmed to self-destruct as we age, but the speed at which it self-destructs is up to us. Recent scientific studies have proven this fact! In Aging Backwards, Miranda offers a groundbreaking guide on how to maintain and repair our cells, through scientifically designed workouts. Healthy cells prevent joint pain, muscle loss and weak bones—helping to control weight, increase energy, and improve strength and mobility. Miranda offers readers of all ages the tools they need to look and feel young. Complete with tips, tools, and her Eight Basic Age-Reversing Workouts accompanied by instructional photos and web clips, Aging Backwards will help you grow younger, not older!
Download or read book Child Safety Guide written by and published by GovAmerica.org. This book was released on with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stretching for a Healthy Back Poster written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stretchfit written by Anthony Lett and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-06-07 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well known presenter, teacher and top selling Pilates author Anthony Lett has cherry picked stretches from the disciplines of physical therapy, Osteopathy, Yoga, Pilates, martial arts and dance and trialled them over a 20-year period in his studio. Anthony has culled the fluff and leaves you with the safest and most effective material that works. 'No fillers, all thrillers' is the result! As well as presenting in 25 countries to health professionals on the subject of stretching, Anthony has worked with some of the world's best Karate champions, in Moscow with dancers from the Russian Bolshoi ballet, on thousands of wounded weekend warriors and even sheep shearers from outback Western Australia. All have benefitted from a body of work that is person oriented, not pose oriented. It's truly a work for "every body." He explains simply and with clarity how to use a "PNF" technique which fastbacks your flexibility gains and provides loads of stunning full color 3D anatomy images to assist you to understand the practice. The work has a focus on single joints and smaller groups of muscles so that there's no guessing about doing it right or feeling it in the right place. It's not stretching for dummies, but it's stretching that's hard to get wrong. There are simple and logical cues and images and a host of solo and partner stretches for each muscle group to explore, because although one stretch may be effective for one person, for various reasons like individual bone shape, it might not work for someone else. This realistic and pragmatic approach, honed by many years of experimentation on real bodies, ensures that in this book at least, you will find a collection of stretches just right for you!
Download or read book Fitness Instructor Training Guide written by Cheryl L. Hyde and published by Kendall Hunt. This book was released on 2002 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 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 Die Design Handbook written by David Alkire Smith and published by Society of Manufacturing Engineers. This book was released on 1990 with total page 957 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're involved in a highly specialized operation, or need comprehensive information on many types of die designs, this book is your best bet book on how to design dies. Hundreds of illustrations on proven designs are included, as well as hundreds of tables and equations to help you make quick calculations for allowances, pressures, forces and more.
