A one-stop resource for anyone wanting to improve their flexibility. The Stretching Bible will help anyone gain mobility, improve sporting performance, and prevent common muscular injuries. A highly practical title, it clearly explains the science, benefits and 'dos and don'ts' of stretching followed by a range of stretches categorized by body part (quads, calves), activity (working at the office, rising in the morning), sport (rowing, tennis) or injury (hamstring strain, tennis elbow).
This book is illustrated with simple diagrams at the beginning of each 'body part' chapter to pinpoint the location of the muscles to be stretched, and contains real-life case studies from athletes in the sport-specific section to explain how stretching has enhanced their performance or reduced injury and expert opinions on stretching from physiotherapists, doctors and coaches.
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Stretching is incredibly important, but is frequently overlooked This book teaches you all about the many stretches you can do to ease your aches and pains and improve your mobility Read for answers to all of your stretching questions and then some * Women's Fitness * Lexie Williamson devised The Stretching Bible with those common obstacles that stop us rehabilitating properly in mind. As well as specific moves for every part of the body, Williamson has devised a series of stretches for 20 different sports to reduce injury, build strength, and enhance performance. * Triathlon Plus * The Stretching Bible is the perfect way for anyone to take their stretching to the next level * Women's Fitness *
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A one-stop resource for everyone to improve flexibility and keep muscles supple.
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Stretches for the Neck and Shoulders |
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Stretches for the Wrists and Hands |
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Stretches for the Back and Sides |
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Stretches for the Hips and Buttocks |
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Stretches for the Upper Legs |
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Stretches for the Lower Legs and Feet |
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Eight-step targeted routines for all ages and flexibility levels |
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Four Time-Pressed Routines |
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The Better Posture Sequence |
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Eight Stretches with a Strap |
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Total Body Flexibility -- Gentle Sequences |
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Total Body Flexibility -- Intermediate Sequences |
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Total Body Flexibility -- Advanced Sequences |
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Twenty sports each with sixwarm-up and ten cool down stretches |
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Tennis and other Racquet Sports |
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| Acknowledgements |
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Lexie Williamson is a British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Sports Science ® instructor. She writes for running and cycling magazines including Runner's World, Triathlete's World, Cycling Active, Cycling Plus and Outdoor Fitness and is the author of Yoga for Runners, Move, Yoga for Cyclists and The Stretching Bible.
