Stretching for Dummies by LaReine Chabut (2007, Perfect)

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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-100470067411

ISBN-139780470067413

eBay Product ID (ePID)57000715

Product Key Features

Book TitleStretching for Dummies

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicExercise

Publication Year2007

IllustratorYes

GenreHealth & Fitness

AuthorLareine Chabut

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight23.2 Oz

Item Length10.7 in

Item Width8.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2006-939586

Reviews"...the ideal book for beginners who want to improve their flexibility, wellbeing and get rid of nagging aches and pains." ( Women's Fitness , Issue 38)

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal613.7182

Table Of ContentIntroduction 1 Part I: The Why's, Where's, When's, and How's of Letting Loose and Snapping Back 7 Chapter 1: Here a Stretch, There a Stretch, Everywhere a Stretch, Stretch 9 Chapter 2: Preparing for a More Flexible You 19 Chapter 3: Testing Your Flexibility to Establish Your Stretching Routine 29 Part II: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Targeting Specific Areas 45 Chapter 4: Taking It from the Top: Upper Body Stretches 47 Chapter 5: Centering on the Core: Stretches for Your Middle 67 Chapter 6: Soothing Your Lower Back without Paying for a Massage 77 Chapter 7: From Your Knickers to Your Kickers: Stretches for your Bottom Half 93 Chapter 8: Total-Body Stretch Routines 115 Part III: From the Daily Grind to Ways to Unwind: Routines to Fit Your Life and Needs 135 Chapter 9: When the Cock Crows and the Evening Wind Blows: AM/PM Stretch Routines 137 Chapter 10: Stretching Out the Workday: Stretches for Work and for the Road 151 Chapter 11: Basic Warm-Up and Cool-Down Stretch Routines 165 Chapter 12: My Favorite Stretches for Specific Sports 187 Part IV: Getting Limber As You Live: Stretches for Various Life Stages 205 Chapter 13: What to Stretch When You're Expecting and After 207 Chapter 14: Family Fun: Kid-Friendly Stretches 217 Chapter 15: Seventh Inning Stretch: Special Stuff for Seniors 233 Part V: The Part of Tens 243 Chapter 16: Ten Common Aches and Pains and Stretches that Can Help 245 Chapter 17: Ten Surprising Around-the-House Stretching Accessories 249 Index 253

SynopsisAs an integral part of a fitness program, stretching decreases the risk of injury, relieves pain associated with stiffness or muscle soreness, improves athletic performance, promotes relaxation, and reduces stress., 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. THE DUMMIES WAY Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Online cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun 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 Get Smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com, 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: The why's, where's, when's, and how's of letting loose and snapping back How to keep from hurting yourself The benefits of stretching with a partner How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes The art of breathing correctly How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain Stretches to start and end your day right Stretches you can do at your desk Stretches for various stages of life--including stretches for kids and seniors 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., 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: The why's, where's, when's, and how's of letting loose and snapping back How to keep from hurting yourself The benefits of stretching with a partner How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes The art of breathing correctly How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain Stretches to start and end your day right Stretches you can do at your desk Stretches for various stages of life--including stretches for kids and seniors 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., 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: The why's, where's, when's, and how's of letting loose and snapping back How to keep from hurting yourself The benefits of stretching with a partner How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes The art of breathing correctly How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain Stretches to start and end your day right Stretches you can do at your desk Stretches for various stages of life--including stretches for kids and seniors 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.

LC Classification NumberRA781.63

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