Stretching With Ease: An Illustrated Guide to Your Fit and Flexible Body - Couverture souple

Minarik, Linda

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1782492631 ISBN 13 : 9781782492634

Editeur : CICO Books, 2015

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'This book is incredibly valuable to me. As I read the book, I felt that it was written just for me. The author keeps it real and, by fully understanding my life's challenges, with her compassion and insights she has made me feel: I can do this. Not only that, but I can choose the stretches I need to address my body's chronic neck pain in a time-efficient manner. The instructions are easy to follow, and I also feel Linda nudging me on in her gentle manner. 'This book is not like other stretching books that just address the physical aspect of stretching, and that is what attracted me. Linda creates a masterful tapestry by integrating stretching, breathing, and stress reduction with a thread of mindfulness. I love the emphasis on not having to be perfect. Instead, the emphasis shifts toward kindness and patience with my body while I am trying to help it get out of pain and also lower my stress. I highly recommend this book as a partner for self-care.' --Rika Keck, Holistic Health Consultant, NY Integrated Health LLC

'After reading Linda's book, not only did I learn more about the proper utilization of a very neglected aspect of fitness--stretching--but also more about the overall importance stretching plays in a fitness-and-wellness program. This book is written in a way that a seasoned professional or someone new to fitness can follow equally well. I plan on utilizing the material presented personally, as well as with my clients.' --Greg Peck, NASM-certified Personal Trainer, Senior Specialist, and Women's Specialist. Author of, 'Exercise for the Mind', 'Body and Soul: Pathway to a Better Life', and 'Exercise with the Stars: Maximize Your Star Power'

'This easy-to-follow, incredibly useful book offers a simple introduction into the advantages of stretching, including the best ways to incorporate it into your daily routine.' --The Sun, October 16 2015

Présentation de l'éditeur

Stretching with Ease is a user-friendly, fully illustrated instructional manual for creating your perfect personal stretching programme.

Why should I stretch? What muscles should I stretch? How will it help me? You'll find the answers to these questions and much more in Stretching with Ease. Discover the many ways you can work with your body to assist it to be fluid and flexible. Your body is built for movement and with stretching and flexibility training you increase both your ease of movement and life quality. Fitness expert Linda Minarik takes you from the basics and benefits of stretching, to all you need to know to make stretching a lifelong habit.

Part I offers the important background information necessary before you begin to stretch, including using the tool of breathing. Part II provides clear directions for 76 essential stretches that target different muscle groups they can all be easily done at home without any special equipment. Along with detailed instructions and helpful tips, each stretch includes a colour photograph with an anatomical illustration so you can actually see inside the stretch. This visual reference enhances your understanding and practice of the movement.

Part III has effective step-by-step stretch routines to accomplish different goals, such as relieving tension, stiffness or pain, and preparing for various daily activities and sports. Part IV offers invaluable resources to enrich your flexibility experience, including useful lifestyle tips and how to create your own routines.

Stretching with Ease offers the practical guidance and supportive encouragement you need to develop a body that moves easily - and loves to move!

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: CICO Books
• Date d'édition: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1782492631
• ISBN 13: 9781782492634
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 192