The complete guide to stretching / Christopher M. Norris.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Norris, Christopher M., author.

Series:

Complete guide series (London, England)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health and Fitness.

Stretching exercises.

Health and Wellbeing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; New York, New York : Bloomsbury Sport, [2015]

Summary:

The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for: - sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance - sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness - sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation programme A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury. Now in its 4th edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to safely increase range of motion right across the body. Full colour photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

CONTENTS

Preface to the fourth edition

PART ONE THE SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES BEHIND STRETCHING

Chapter 1 Biomechanical factors in stretching

Chapter 2 Joint structure and function

Chapter 3 Muscle action

Chapter 4 Principles of training

Chapter 5 Posture

Chapter 6 Stretching research

PART TWO THE EXERCISES

Chapter 7 Beginner stretches

Chapter 8 Intermediate stretches

Chapter 9 Advanced stretches

Chapter 10 Partner stretches

Chapter 11 Dynamic stretches

Chapter 12 Stretching using equipment

Chapter 13 Stretching the nerves

Chapter 14 Stretching the fascia

PART THREE PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Chapter 15 Trigger points

Chapter 16 Measuring flexibility

Chapter 17 Stretching and sports injuries

Chapter 18 Sport-specific stretching

Chapter 19 Yoga as stretching

Recommended reading and References

Acknowledgements

eCopyright.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781472908407

1472908406

9781472908452

1472908457

OCLC:

1024265656