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FitnessProsBooks.com - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching Illustrated
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Manufacturer: Alpha
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.782
EAN: 9781592576210
ISBN: 1592576214
Label: Alpha
Manufacturer: Alpha
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: 2007-11-06
Publisher: Alpha
Studio: Alpha
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Summary: Informative
Comment: This is my first book on stretching and flexibility. I am not sure how helpful "advanced stretchers" will find it, but as a beginner I found it very informative. The illustrations are detailed, and there are helpful little hints scattered throughout the book.
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Summary: Great way to stay in shape
Comment: Barbara Templeton's The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stretching is a straight forward and comprehensive guide to flexibility fitness. Although these simple stretching exercises will increase anyone's flexibility and strength, the emphasis in this book is placed on the overall benefits for maintaining health and wellness through recommended stretching practices. Chapters and information are clearly marked with relevant definitions (flexicons), helpful hints, and cautionary tips for safety. The book encourages regular practice and provides reasonable advice for maintaining an acceptable schedule for exercise. Intended for any age group, the exercises may be customized to address specific injuries and body discomfort. Special sections are dedicated to seniors and females only. The book is fully illustrated for a clear understanding of poses, 224 pages and a complete index. Highly recommended for anyone desiring better physical health and flexibility. A must for developing a home fitness practice.
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Summary: Perfect for Anyone and Everyone
Comment: As someone who spends too much time sitting in front of a computer, I should know something about how to relieve the tension and stiffness that sets in. After all, my wife wrote the book. I thought I knew how to work out the stiff shoulders and sore back that I get from being hunched over the mouse and keyboard. Yeah, I know, I have bad work habits. Check out chapter 7, these are some of my favorite stretches. Pretzel on page 97 is something I do at my desk throughout the day.
You may be able to sympathize with the discomfort that started to set in while I was illustrating this book. A lot of extra hours at the computer were beginning to make me really uncomfortable, starting at the lower, left of my back and moving down the left leg. You may know what I'm talking about. Sciatica. Luckily, I was just starting the drawings for chapter 8 and "Dealing With Sciatica". Just in time, otherwise I don't know how I would have kept on schedule.
Now that I'm done with the illustrations do I've still use what I learned? I sure do. This book is full of easy to understand, easy to do, practical advice. Give it a try for yourself and let us know how it works for you.
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Summary: Relieve pain and discomfort!
Comment: Do you suffer from some sort of pain or discomfort? 'Stretching Illustrated' includes stretches aimed at relieving head and neck discomfort, TMJ (jaw) pain, joint pain and stiffness, hip and knee pain, carpal tunnel, back soreness or pain, and sciatica. There are different courses of stretching recommended for various sports such as walking, running, hiking, cycling, swimming, golf, and tennis. There are gentle stretches for seniors, and stretches for women meant to relieve menopause symptoms, PMS, stress, etc.
One thing I always look for in such books is a responsible set of warnings. The book is very good at including, in obvious side-bars, warnings about contra-indicated conditions, as well as the sorts of pain and sensations that indicate you should stop or see your doctor.
Unlike photos, drawings tend to lack a certain degree of perspective, and this can make it hard to tell exactly where a given limb should be placed in relation to the floor or whatever. The sort of simple illustrations they use in here in particular sometimes lack that necessary perspective; photos would have worked better. This is a minor flaw, however, and I still highly recommend this book.
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Summary: Stretching for everyone
Comment: An excellent guide to stretching with concise written instructions with each illustration. The index allows one to quickly locate stretches to remedy whatever body zone is sore or stiff. The author incorporates subtle breathing techniques familiar to anyone whose practiced yoga and gently guides one to stretches that will both soothe and invigorate the body and spirit. I highly recommend this guide and hope it helps others to health and wellness as it has helped me.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The key to fundamental flexibility.
Stretching is the safest way to keep your whole body in balance. Not only is it a great way to warm up, cool down, and prevent injuries, but it can also be used for non-impact toning and strengthening routines. Stretching can be done anywhere, anytime, and can serve as both a stress reliever and therapy for dozens of physical conditions, from strains to sports injuries. This invaluable guide includes:
—Simple step-by-step instructions
—Dozens of dedicated stretch routines designed to alleviate specific conditions, such as back pain and TMJ
—Hundreds of easy-to-follow illustrations
—Useful for serious athletes and fitness professionals as well as novices
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