File Size: 3687 KB
Print Length: 112 pages
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Publication Date: June 9, 2016
Sold by: Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B01GVXNHKY
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Chapter 1 Stretching: The Long and the Short of It explains exactly what stretching is, the different kinds of stretches, and the benefits of doing them.Chapter 2 Static Stretching: The Art of Letting Go discusses the specific benefits, how these work internally, how long to hold them, and gives a few examples of this kind of stretch.Chapter 3 Dynamic Stretching discusses the benefits and gives a few examples of these kinds of stretches.Chapter 4 Warming It Up: What's the Big Deal? explains why warming up is important.Chapter 5 Cooling it Down: Stretching After Your Workout shares the importance of stretching after your workout and how to do it effectively.Chapter 6 How Muscles Work explains what muscles are, the different types of muscles and muscle contraction.Chapter 7 Myofascial Release covers what this is, its benefits, how its performed, locations on the body it's used on, and a few ways to do it on yourself.Chapter 8 Check Yourself: Commom Errors in Stretching shares mistakes people make when stretching.Chapter 9 Looping it all Together: The Big Picture gives some tips for stretching, advantages of using a resistance, and an overview of topics covered so far.Chapter 10 Cool Tips and Hot Warm-Ups shares dirrctions for specific movements and tips to maximize your warm-up.Chapter 11 Chill Out with These Cool shares directions for specific movements and tips for a great cool down.Chapter 12 Step by Step Stretch Band Instructions has a picture to illustrate the instructions.Chapter 13 Here's to Your Success! has some things to bear in mind.This is written in an accessible style and demystifies stretching and how it works to benefit your body.
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