Stretching 20th Anniversary Edition,9780936070223

Stretching 20th Anniversary Edition

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Edition: 20th
ISBN13: 9780936070223
ISBN10: 0936070226
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-07-03
Publisher(s): Shelter Publications
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Summary

Stretching is one of the most popular fitness books of all time. Now it has been completely revised and updated. Stretching reduces muscle tension, help co-ordination, develops body awareness, improves circulation, prevents injuries, and simply makes you feel good. This book is clearly organized for easy use, and shows stretching routines as well as instructions for each individual stretch. A graphic index at the back allows readers to quickly find the particular stretch they need.

Author Biography

Bob Anderson is America's leading stretching expert. He has taught stretching to the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Jets and Denver Broncos, spoken at stretching clinics all over the country and has demonstrated stretching techniques on national TV shows, including the Today Show.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
7(16)
Introduction
9(1)
Who Should Stretch
10(1)
When to Stretch
10(1)
Why Stretch
11(1)
How to Stretch
12(2)
Warming Up and Cooling Down
14(1)
Getting Started
15(8)
The Stretches
23(82)
Stretching Guide
24(2)
Relaxing Stretches for Your Back
26(8)
Stretches for the Legs, Feet, and Ankles
34(8)
Stretches for the Back, Shoulders, and Arms
42(7)
A Series of Stretches for the Legs
49(5)
Stretches for the Lower Back, Hips, Groin, and Hamstrings
54(9)
Stretches for the Back, Hips, and Legs
63(5)
Elevating Your Feet
68(3)
Standing Stretches for the Legs and Hips
71(8)
Standing Stretches for the Upper Body
79(6)
Stretching on a Chin-up Bar
85(1)
Stretches for the Upper Body Using a Towel
86(2)
A Series of Stretches for the Hands, Wrists, and Forearms
88(2)
Sitting Stretches
90(4)
Advanced Stretches for the Legs and Groin with Feet Elevated
94(3)
Stretching the Groin and Hips with Legs Apart
97(4)
Learning the Splits
101(4)
Stretching Routines Everyday Activities
105(24)
In the Morning
106(1)
Before Bed
107(1)
Everyday Stretches
108(2)
Hands, Arms, and Shoulders
110(1)
Neck, Shoulders, and Arms
111(1)
Legs, Groin, and Hips
112(1)
Lower Back Tension
113(1)
Computer and Desk Stretches
114(1)
Spontaneous Stretches
115(1)
Blue-Collar Stretches
116(2)
After Sitting
118(1)
Gardening
119(1)
Stretches for Those over 60
120(2)
Stretches for Kids
122(2)
While Watching TV
124(1)
Walking
125(1)
Traveler's Stretches
126(1)
Airplane Stretches
127(2)
Stretching Routines Sports and Activities
129(72)
Aerobic Exercise
130(2)
Badminton
132(2)
Baseball/Softball
134(2)
Basketball
136(2)
Bowling
138(2)
Cycling
140(2)
Equestrian Sports
142(2)
Figure Skating
144(2)
Football
146(2)
Golf
148(2)
Gymnastics
150(2)
Hiking
152(2)
Ice Hockey
154(2)
Inline Skating
156(2)
Kayaking
158(2)
Martial Arts
160(2)
Motocross
162(2)
Mountain Biking
164(2)
Racquetball, Handball, and Squash
166(2)
Rock Climbing
168(2)
Rodeo
170(2)
Running
172(2)
Skiing (Cross-Country)
174(2)
Skiing (Downhill)
176(2)
Snowboarding
178(2)
Soccer
180(2)
Surfing
182(2)
Swimming
184(2)
Table Tennis
186(2)
Tennis
188(2)
Triathlon
190(2)
Volleyball
192(2)
Weight Training
194(2)
Windsurfing
196(2)
Wrestling
198(2)
To Teachers and Coaches
200(1)
Appendix 201(15)
Caring for Your Back
202(4)
PNF Stretching
206(4)
Body Tools
210(3)
Recommended Reading
213(1)
Stretching Prescriptions
214(2)
Index 216(6)
About the Authors 222(1)
Credits 223

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