Stretching
20th Anniversary Revised Edition
By Bob Anderson
Illustrated by Jean Anderson
| 224 pages |
8-1/2" x 11" |
Trade paperback |
| $17.95 |
2000 |
ISBN 0-936070-22-6 |
Can one of the world's most popular fitness books get even better? It can! Stretching, by Bob Anderson, has been completely revised, with all new drawings, 25 new stretching routines, and updated stretching information throughout.
With three million copies sold, Stretching is an international bestseller in 27 languages. Favored for its sensible, simple approach and clear black and white illustrations, Stretching has helped people of all ages, sizes, and levels of fitness increase their flexibility and stay in shape. Now, with the book's 20th anniversary, it seems appropriate to present a more fitness-conscious world an all-new edition.
What's New in the Revised Edition?
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| I take your book everywhere with me – it is my constant companion. I teach mostly seniors, and we have a ball with your stretches and exercises.
-Marge
Colorado
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1000 new drawings by Jean Anderson
- Eleven new everyday routines, including stretches for gardeners and kids, for lower back tension and airplane travel, computer operators and cubicle dwellers
- Fourteen new sports routines, including mountain biking, inline skating, rock climbing, kayaking, and bowling (all the old sports are still here too)
- New hand, wrist, and forearm stretches for people with carpal tunnel syndrome
- Streamlined versions of each routine for people in a hurry
- Modified stretches based on research and feedback from athletes and readers
- Recommendations that you warm up before stretching to prevent injuries
- A section on "PNF" stretching, a new technique for increased flexibility
- A new section on body tools, to be used along with stretching
What's not new?
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| I love the stretching exercises. They sure keep you feeling better, and my husband loves the golf stretches.
-Margret
Florida
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The basic principles of staying flexible and fit for a lifetime are the same. Bob's methods of slow, steady stretching—paying close attention to how the stretch feels—haven't changed. The book still reflects the idea that stretching is the simplest of all fitness activities, one that can be done throughout the day—and for a lifetime.
Why do people need Stretching more than ever?
- A sedentary worklife? Participating in sports? Going to the gym? More time spent in front of a computer? An aging population? No matter what kind of shape you're in or what kind of activity you do, stretching relieves stress and gets you ready for action.
A Little Background
| Stretching has really helped my shoulders. It keeps me flexible, and th exercise facilitates better sleeping for me.
-Wilda
age 76
Vermont
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Ahead of its time when first published in 1980, Stretching hit the street when a lot of ordinary people were getting interested in fitness and were starting to run, cycle, and work out. It had stretching routines for these newcomers, as well as for serious competitive athletes. It also included general stretches for everyday activities. People loved its simplicity and clarity, while trainers and doctors found it to be such a valuable resource they recommended it to patients and clients.
Stretching has remained a favorite for two decades, proving that Stretching never goes out of style.
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A bible of the stretching gospel.” |
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The Washington Post |
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The best I've seen on the market.” |
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Art Ulene, M.D.
The Today Show |
Here are two of the more popular stretching routines from the book:
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