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Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching) | 
 enlarge | Author: Bob Anderson
Publisher: Shelter Publications
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 1966
Media: Paperback
Edition: 20 Revised
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 223
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0936070226
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.71
EAN: 9780936070223
ASIN: 0936070226
Publication Date: June 2000
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Amazon.com
When Bob Anderson first published Stretching in 1980, the fitness movement was new to most Americans. The term aerobics had just been coined in 1968, and few people outside bodybuilding circles had heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger yet. Now, fitness is such old hat that it's even had a backlash or two. Lots of the original ideas have been called into question, including the preeminence of aerobic exercise. But flexibility is bigger than ever; Pilates and yoga are two of the fastest-growing fitness programs in the U.S. in the early 2000s. The type of stretching Anderson recommends--called "static," meaning you sit in one place and hold the stretch for a specified amount of time--isn't exactly trendy, but it remains the most accessible way for entry-level exercisers to improve their flexibility. (Or, perhaps more important, to keep from losing whatever flexibility they have as they get older.) Those who already have the version of the book that's been put out by Shelter Publications since 1980 won't find a whole lot that's new in this 20th-anniversary version. Some of the simple drawings by Anderson's wife, Jean, have been updated to show athletes in sport-specific outfits doing stretching routines, and there are more routines than before. The new edition includes routines for children, stretches to do in front of the TV, and some exercises to do before and after gardening. Plus, the old staples remain--stretching routines for all muscle groups, and pre- and postplay sequences for common sports (football, baseball, basketball) and a few uncommon ones (equestrian, motocross, rodeo). He's also created routines for sports that barely existed in 1980, such as snowboarding, triathloning, and inline skating. The constant in Stretching is ease of use. Anderson doesn't need a lot of complex explanations because the drawings are so easy to follow. He makes it clear that stretching should make you feel better, not worse, and that it's not a competition. Any little bit you can do is better than not doing anything. That's a timeless message, which is why his book has been such an valuable reference for the past 20 years. --Lou Schuler
Product Description
Now the 2000 edition of STRETCHING is available in an attractive plastic spiral binding for easy use.
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 Good for body and mind. May 14, 2008
All I wanted was to learn how to properly stretch to increase my flexibility and to prevent injuries. This book not only did that, but it hammered home the message that you shouldn't compare your flexibility to that of others, and that stretching has a multitude of practical benefits, besides flexibility. This is not a book for extremists trying to do the splits on two folding chairs with a child perched on their shoulders. I've never been able to touch my toes, but this book has shown me what stretches to do to get my hamstrings more limber and it's also shown me that stretching is beneficial in many more ways than just flexibility.
Excellent Book April 26, 2008
I recently purchased the book "Stretching" by Bob Anderson. It is great a book for any one that has back problems, sore hamstrings or that just needs to stretch the body from soreness. It is extremely informative and easy to follow.
Must Have Publication April 23, 2008
For anyone in the healthcare profession(s), this is a must for getting clients into proper home care or self care, as well as anyone wanting to improve their own range of motion and flexibility
 Stretching made simple! April 6, 2008
This book has great drawings of showing you the correct and incorrect ways of doing the different stretches. I only wish this version (20th anniversary) was put in a spiral binding, so the pages would lay flat when you're trying to do the exercises!
Stretching April 2, 2008
This is an excellent resource guide to stretching different muscle groups before exercising or vigorous activity. Many people are "weekend warriors" regarding exercise, thus incurring preventable injuries trying to participate in strenuous activity without proper warm-up. This book has it all! Specific stretching exercises designed for 35 different sports plus a variety of every day stretches. This is a book for everyone who desires to stay in shape, reduce muscle tension, prevent injuries, increase range of motion, maintain flexibility and FEEL GOOD. I highly recommend it.
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