| Edition |
Revised edition. |
| Description |
223 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 213) and index. |
| Contents |
Getting started -- Stretching routines : everyday activities -- Stretching routines : sports and activities. |
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Getting started. Who should stretch ; When to stretch ; Why stretch ; How to stretch ; Warming up and cooling down ; Getting started -- The stretches. Stretching guide ; Relaxing stretches for your back ; Stretches for your legs, feet, and ankles ; Stretches for your back, shoulders, and arms ; A Series of stretches for the legs ; Stretches for the lower back, hips, groin, and hamstrings ; Stretches for the back, hips, and legs ; Elevating your feet ; Standing stretches for the legs and hips ; Standing stretches for the upper body ; Stretching on a chin-up bar ; Stretches for the upper body using a towel ; A Series of stretches for the hands, wrists, and forearms ; Sitting stretches ; Advanced stretches for the legs and groin with feet elevated ; Stretching the groin and hips with legs apart ; Learning the splits -- Stretching routines : everyday activities. In the morning ; Before bed ; Everyday stretches ; Hands, arms, and shoulders ; Neck, shoulders, and arms ; Legs, groin, and hips ; Lower back tension ; Computer and desk stretches ; Spontaneous stretches ; Blue-collar stretches ; After sitting ; Gardening ; Stretches for those over 60 ; Stretches for kids ; While watching TV ; Walking ; Traveler's stretches ; Airplane stretches -- Stretching routines : sports and activities. Aerobic stretches ; Badminton ; Baseball/softball-- Basketball ; Bowling ; Cycling ; Equestrian riding ; Figure skating ; Football ; Golf ; Gymnastics ; Hiking ; Ice hockey-- Inline skating ; Kayaking ; Martial arts ; Motocross ; Mountain biking ; Racquetball. handball, and squash ; Rock climbing ; Rodeo ; Running ; Skiing (Cross-country) ; Skiiing (Downhill) ; Snowboarding ; Soccer ; Surfing ; Swimming ; Table tennis ; Tennis ; Triathalon ; Volleyball ; Weight training ; Windsurfing ; Wrestling ; To teachers and coaches -- Appendix. Caring for your back ; PNF stretching ; Body tools ; Recommended reading ; Stretching prescriptions. |
| Subject |
Stretching exercises.
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Exercise.
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| ISBN |
0936070226 paperback |
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9780936070223 paperback |
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