Stretch Plan: For Everyday Health, Fitness and SportStretches 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:
Stretching is also vital as a warm-up and cool-down after vigorous sporting activities. This book features stretches for 25 sports including:
Stretch Plan is the ideal reference for natural, effective exercise without using special equipment or facilities. |
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Stretch Plan: For Everyday Health, Fitness and Sport Chrissie Gallagher-Mundy No preview available - 2003 |
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15 seconds 30 seconds Achilles tendon adductor adidas allow ankle Après-ski arms back leg Ballistic stretching basic stretch BEGINNER'S POSITION bend breathing buttocks calf calf muscle chest cramps exercise extend Extensor hallucis longus feel a stretch feel the stretch feet flexibility floor foot forward further Game gently groin area hamstrings hands head Hold for 30 increase the stretch injury inner thighs INTERMEDIATE joints knees Latissimus dorsi lean leg straight lift lower back massage move movement neck Once pain partner Peroneus Tertius physiotherapist posture Practice Session pressure program in Chapter push quadricep muscles quadriceps reach regular stretching relaxin release rest Rotation Run/Walk seconds and repeat shoulders side sitting slightly slowly spine straight leg stretch position stretch program stretch reflex stretch routine stretches and mobilizers Stretches the back Stretches the groin sure swing synovial fluid synovial joint tension torso twist upper back upper body warm warm-up workout