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Whartons' Stretch Book : Featuring the Breakthrough Method of Active-Isolated Stretching by Jim Wharton and Phil Wharton (1996, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-100812926234
ISBN-139780812926231
eBay Product ID (ePID)1136397
Product Key Features
Book TitleWhartons' Stretch Book : Featuring the Breakthrough Method of Active-Isolated Stretching
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1996
TopicTraining, Physical Education, Diet & Nutrition / Weight Loss
IllustratorYes
GenreSports & Recreation, Health & Fitness, Education
AuthorJim Wharton, Phil Wharton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-050320
TitleLeadingThe
SynopsisIntroducing Active-Isolated Stretching, the revolutionary yet remarkably simple flexibility program--featuring 59 stretches for over 55 different sports and everyday activities Whether you're a serious competitor or weekend warrior, you know that proper stretching before and after your workout can improve your performance, increase your flexibility, help prevent injury, and make you feel better. But did you know that the traditional way of stretching--lock your knees, bounce, hold, hurt, hold longer--actually makes muscles tighter and more prone to injury? There's a new and better way to stretch: Active-Isolated Stretching. And with The Whartons' Stretch Book, the method used successfully by scores of professional, amateur, and Olympic athletes is now available to everyone. This groundbreaking technique, developed by researchers, coaches, and trainers, and pioneered by Jim and Phil Wharton, is your new exercise prescription. The routine is simple: First, you prepare to stretch one isolated muscle at a time. Then you actively contract the muscle opposite the isolated muscle, which will then relax in preparation for its stretch. You stretch it gently and quickly--for no more than two seconds--and release it before it goes into its protective contraction. Then you repeat. Simple, but the results are outstanding. The Whartons' Stretch Book explains it all. Part I contains the Active-Isolated Stretch Catalog, with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow stretches for each of five body zones, from neck and shoulders to trunk, arms, and legs--over fifty stretches in all. Part II offers specific stretching prescriptions for over fifty-five sports and activities, from running, tennis, track, and aerobics to skiing, skating, and swimming. You'll also find advice on stretching for daily activities such as driving, working at a desk, lifting, and keyboarding. Part III discusses stretching for life, with specific recommendations for expectant mothers and older athletes. It also includes specific stretching exercises that could help you avoid unnecessary surgery. Give Active-Isolated Stretching a try for three weeks. You'll never go back to your old stretching routines again., Whether you're a serious competitor or weekend warrior, you know that proper stretching before and after your workout can improve your performance, increase your flexibility, help prevent injury, and make you feel better. But did you know that the traditional way of stretching -- lock your knees, bounce, hold, hurt, hold longer -- actually makes muscles tighter and more prone to injury? There's a new and better way to stretch- Active-Isolated Stretching. And with The Whartons' Stretch Book , the method used successfully by scores of professional, amateur, and Olympic athletes is now available to everyone. This groundbreaking technique, developed by researchers, coaches, and trainers, and pioneered by Jim and Phil Wharton, is your new exercise prescription. The routine is simple- First, you prepare to stretch one isolated muscle at a time. Then you actively contract the muscle opposite the isolated muscle, which will then relax in preparation for its stretch. You stretch it gently and quickly -- for no more than two seconds -- and release it before it goes into its protective contraction. Then you repeat. Simple, but the results are outstanding. The Whartons' Stretch Book explains it all. Part I contains the Active-Isolated Stretch Catalog, with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow stretches for each of five body zones, from neck and shoulders to trunk, arms, and legs -- over fifty stretches in all. Part II offers specific stretching prescriptions for over fifty-five sports and activities, from running, tennis, track, and aerobics to skiing, skating, and swimming. You'll also find advice on stretching for daily activities such as driving, working at a desk, lifting, and keyboarding. Part III discusses stretching for life, with specific recommendations for expectant mothers and older athletes. It also includes specific stretching exercises that could help you avoid unnecessary surgery. Give Active-Isolated Stretching a try for three weeks. You'll never go back to your old stretching routines again.
LC Classification NumberRA781.63.W48 1996
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- 19 Oct, 2021
A great book that I WILL utilize.
The content was just what I was looking for.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Nov, 2023
20 minutes every few days!
One of the best how to books on reclaiming flexibility at any age.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 13 Jul, 2021
results guaranteed when you do the work!
this book has kept me from knee, back and hip surgeries along with yoga and body work.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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