Stretch plan: For everyday health, fitness & sport - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 185868160X ISBN 13: 9781858681603

Synopsis

Stretches for better health, flexibility and performance

Stretching improves posture, body image and athletic performance. Stretch Plan features a variety of stretches that promote relaxation, reduce stress and relieve pain. The book explains how to develop your personal stretch program.

Step-by-step instructions show a variety of stretches you can do on your own and with a partner. There are different stretches for different objectives:

Basic stretches
Developmental stretches to lengthen muscles
Ballistic stretches -- ideal prep for martial arts and dancing
Stretches that "fool" your muscles into relaxing

Stretching is also vital as a warm-up and cool-down after vigorous sporting activities. This book features stretches for 25 sports including:

Soccer
Football
Golf
Basketball
Skiing
Running and walking

Stretch Plan is the ideal reference for natural, effective exercise without using special equipment or facilities.

About this title

About the Author:

Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy owns a personal training company. She is also a dancer, acrobat, choreographer and trapeze artist.

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 185868160X
• ISBN 13: 9781858681603
• Binding: Paperback