Stretching For Dummies Contributor(s): Chabut (Author), Lewis M (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470067411 ISBN-13: 9780470067413 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: Includes routines for pregnant women, kids, and seniors Get stronger, look thinner, and nip injuries in the bud Stretching does much more than increase your flexibility -- it promotes relaxation, relieves pain, boosts your energy, and improves posture and performance. This plain-English guide starts you on a safe, healthy stretching regimen, giving you an array of practices for home, work, and on the go as well as specific stretches for target areas, such as the back. Discover how to Establish a stretching routine Warm up and cool down Stretch for specific activities Prevent athletic injury Relieve computer-desk stress Stretch with a partner |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Exercise - General |
Dewey: 613.718 |
Series: For Dummies |
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 8.24" W x 10.84" (1.00 lbs) 288 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A highly practical guide to achieving great results with stretching Did you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesn't have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it--and best of all, it's free Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do--and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You'll discover:
This easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over. |