{"product_id":"stretching-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470067413","title":"Stretching For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9780470067413","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStretching For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eLaReine Chabut (Author), Madeleine Lewis (With)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470067413, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 2 February 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e288 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.2 x 20.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.658 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"…the ideal book for beginners who want to improve their flexibility, wellbeing and get rid of nagging aches and pains.\" (\u003ci\u003eWomen's Fitness\u003c\/i\u003e, Issue 38)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA highly practical guide to achieving great results with stretching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesn't have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it—and best of all, it's free! \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStretching for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e shows you that stretching is actually easy to do—and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You'll discover:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe why’s, where’s, when’s, and how’s of letting loose and snapping back\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to keep from hurting yourself\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe benefits of stretching with a partner\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe art of breathing correctly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to use stretching to sooth lower back pain\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStretches to start and end your day right\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStretches you can do at your desk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStretches for various stages of life—including stretches for kids and seniors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, \u003ci\u003eStretching for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Why’s, Where’s, When’s, and How’s of Letting Loose and Snapping Back 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Here a Stretch, There a Stretch, Everywhere a Stretch, Stretch 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Preparing for a More Flexible You 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Testing Your Flexibility to Establish Your Stretching Routine 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes: Targeting Specific Areas 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Taking It from the Top: Upper Body Stretches 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Centering on the Core: Stretches for Your Middle 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Soothing Your Lower Back without Paying for a Massage 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: From Your Knickers to Your Kickers: Stretches for your Bottom Half 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Total-Body Stretch Routines 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: From the Daily Grind to Ways to Unwind: Routines to Fit Your Life and Needs 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: When the Cock Crows and the Evening Wind Blows: AM\/PM Stretch Routines 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Stretching Out the Workday: Stretches for Work and for the Road 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Basic Warm-Up and Cool-Down Stretch Routines 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: My Favorite Stretches for Specific Sports 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Getting Limber As You Live: Stretches for Various Life Stages 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: What to Stretch When You’re Expecting and After 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Family Fun: Kid-Friendly Stretches 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Seventh Inning Stretch: Special Stuff for Seniors 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens 243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Common Aches and Pains and Stretches that Can Help 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Surprising Around-the-House Stretching Accessories 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 253\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Medicine: general issues [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Medicine: general issues\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Medicine:%20general%20issues%20%5BMB%5D%22\"\u003eMB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52462937243928,"sku":"9780470067413","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470067413.jpg?v=1785542966","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/stretching-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9780470067413","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}