· first published in 1975, it has sold over 3 million copies world wide
· What's New in This Edition:
· contains 1,000 diagrams -all of the drawings are new
· there are 11 new everyday routines
· 14 new sports routines
· in the stretching routines, both men and women are shown doing the stretches, and are wearing the clothing of their sports or activity
· for people in a hurry, each sport has a mini-routine
· warming up before stretching is recommended for the more vigorous activities to avoid possible injuries
· certain of the more difficult stretches have been reduced
· there is a new section on PNF stretching, a more complex, but easily learned technique for increasing flexibility
· there is a section on body tools, which can be very effective, especially when used with stretching
Table of Contents:
· Getting Started
· Introduction
· 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 the Legs, Feet, and Ankles
· Stretches for the Back, Shoulders and Arms
· A Series of Stretches for the Legs
· Stretches for the Lower Back, Hips and Legs
· Elevating You 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, Hand/Arms/Shoulders, Neck/Shoulders/Arms, Legs/Groin/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
Sports and Activities: Aerobic Exercise, Badminton, Baseball/Softball, Basketball, Bowling, Cycling, Equestrian Sports, Figure Skating, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hiking, Ice Hockey, Incline Skating, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Motocross, Mountain Biking, Racquetball/Handball/Squash, Rock Climbing, Rodeo, Running, Skiing-Cross Country, Skiing-Downhill, Snowboarding, Soccer, Surfing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathalon, Volleyball, Weight Training Windsurfing, Wrestling, To Teaches and Coaches
Appendix: Caring for Your Back, PNF Stretching, Body Tools, Recommended Reading, Stretching Prescriptions, Index, About the Authors, Credits
