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| Stretching: 20th Anniversary Edtion |
by Bob Anderson, Jean Anderson (Illustrator)
This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for
virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people
just starting to get back in shape. Lots of the original ideas have been called into question, including
the preeminence of aerobic exercise. But flexibility is bigger than ever; Pilates and yoga
are two of the fastest-growing fitness programs in the U.S. The type of stretching
Anderson recommends- -called "static," meaning you sit in one place and hold the
stretch for a specified amount of time--isn't exactly trendy, but it remains the most
accessible way for entry-level exercisers to improve their flexibility. |
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| Or, perhaps more important, to keep from
losing whatever flexibility they have as they get older. Some of the simple drawings by
Anderson's wife, Jean, have been updated to show athletes in sport-specific outfits doing
stretching routines, and there are more routines than before. The new edition includes
routines for children, stretches to do in front of the TV, and some exercises to do before
and after gardening. He's also created routines for sports that barely existed in 1980,
such as snowboarding, triathloning, and inline skating. The constant in Stretching is ease
of use. Anderson doesn't need a lot of complex explanations because the drawings are so
easy to follow. He makes it clear that stretching should make you feel better, not worse,
and that it's not a competition. Any little bit you can do is better than not doing
anything. That's a timeless message, which is why his book has been such an valuable
reference for the past 20 years. |
Stretching: 20th Anniversary Edition
Book / by Bob Anderson, Jean Anderson (Illustrator) / Paperback - 223 pages (2000) /
Shelter Pubns;
Click here
to check on availability at Amazon.com Book Store. |
| Original:
March 4th, 2002 |
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