Stretching : 20th anniversary / Bob Anderson ; illustrated by Jean Anderson.
By: Anderson, Bob
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BookPublisher: Bolinas, Calif. : Shelter Publications, c2000Edition: Rev. ed.Description: 223 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.ISBN: 0936070226.Subject(s): Stretching exercisesDDC classification: 613.71 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| General Lending | MTU Bishopstown Library Lending | 613.71 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 00105874 |
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of Americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym - which all seem commonplace now. It features: more than 20 new stretching routines, including those for sports enthusiasts; travelers, children, gardeners, and people in wheelchairs; an abbreviated version of each routine for people in a hurry; new information on the stretching vs. warming up controversy; and new and improved drawings.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213) and index.
Getting started -- The stretches -- Stretching routines everyday activities -- Stretching routines sports and activities.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 8)
- Who Should Stretch (p. 10)
- When To Stretch (p. 10)
- Why Stretch (p. 11)
- How To Stretch (p. 12)
- Getting Started (p. 14)
- The Stretches (p. 21)
- Stretching Guide (p. 22)
- Relaxing Stretches For Your Back (p. 24)
- Legs, Feet and Ankles (p. 31)
- Back, Shoulders and Arms (p. 40)
- Legs (p. 46)
- Lower Back, Hips, Groin and Hamstrings (p. 52)
- For the Back (p. 62)
- Elevating Your Feet (p. 68)
- Standing Stretches for the Legs and Hips (p. 71)
- Standing Stretches for the Upper Body (p. 78)
- Stretching on a Chin Bar (p. 84)
- Stretches for the Upper Body Using a Towel (p. 85)
- Sitting Stretches (p. 87)
- Leg and Groin Stretches with Feet Elevated (p. 91)
- Stretching the Groin and Hips with Legs Apart (p. 93)
- Learning the Splits (p. 97)
- Stretching Routines: Everyday (p. 99)
- In the Morning (p. 100)
- Walking (p. 101)
- Everyday Stretches (p. 102)
- Stretches for Those Over 50 (p. 104)
- Indoor and Outdoor Work (p. 106)
- Lower Back Tension (p. 107)
- After Sitting (p. 108)
- While Watching TV (p. 109)
- Spontaneous Stretches (p. 110)
- Stretching Routines: Sports and Activities (p. 111)
- Baseball/Softball (p. 112)
- Basketball (p. 114)
- Cycling (p. 116)
- Football/Rugby (p. 118)
- Golf (p. 120)
- Gymnastics/Figure Skating/Dance (p. 121)
- Hiking (p. 124)
- Ice Hockey (p. 126)
- Martial Arts (p. 128)
- Racquetball/Handball/Squash (p. 130)
- Running (p. 132)
- Skiing (Cross Country) (p. 134)
- Skiing (Downhill) (p. 136)
- Soccer (p. 138)
- Surfing (p. 140)
- Swimming/Water Polo (p. 141)
- Tennis (p. 142)
- Volleyball (p. 144)
- Weight Training (p. 146)
- Wrestling (p. 148)
- To Teachers and Coaches (p. 150)
- Exercises for Developing Strength (p. 151)
- Abdominal Muscles (p. 152)
- Arms and Chest (p. 155)
- Ankles, Toes and Lower Legs (p. 156)
- Fingers, Hands, Wrists and Forearms (p. 160)
- Bar Dips (p. 161)
- Seat Drops (p. 161)
- Chin-ups (p. 162)
- Stairs (p. 164)
- Techniques of Running and Cycling (p. 167)
- Running and Walking (p. 169)
- Walking (p. 169)
- Running (p. 172)
- Cycling (p. 175)
- Light, Nutritious Eating (p. 179)
- Caring for Your Back (p. 182)
- Stretching and Exercise Prescriptions (p. 186)
- Bibliography (p. 189)
- About the Authors (p. 190)
- Index (p. 191)
- Credits (p. 193)