The Whartons' Stretch Book by Jim Wharton

The Whartons' Stretch Book by Jim Wharton

Introducing Active-Isolated Stretching, the revolutionary yet remarkably simple flexibility program--featuring 59 stretches for over 55 different sports and everyday activities!
 
Whether you're a serious competitor or weekend warrior, you know that proper stretching before and after your workout can improve your performance, increase your flexibility, help prevent injury, and make you feel better. But did you know that the traditional way of stretching--lock your knees, bounce, hold, hurt, hold longer--actually makes muscles tighter and more prone to injury?

There's a new and better way to stretch: Active-Isolated Stretching. And with The Whartons' Stretch Book, the method used successfully by scores of professional, amateur, and Olympic athletes is now available to everyone.

This groundbreaking technique, developed by researchers, coaches, and trainers, and pioneered by Jim and Phil Wharton, is your new exercise prescription. The routine is simple: First, you prepare to stretch one isolated muscle at a time. Then you actively contract the muscle opposite the isolated muscle, which will then relax in preparation for its stretch. You stretch it gently and quickly--for no more than two seconds--and release it before it goes into its protective contraction. Then you repeat. Simple, but the results are outstanding. The Whartons' Stretch Book explains it all.

Part I contains the Active-Isolated Stretch Catalog, with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow stretches for each of five body zones, from neck and shoulders to trunk, arms, and legs--over fifty stretches in all. Part II offers specific stretching prescriptions for over fifty-five sports and activities, from running, tennis, track, and aerobics to skiing, skating, and swimming. You'll also find advice on stretching for daily activities such as driving, working at a desk, lifting, and keyboarding. Part III discusses stretching for life, with specific recommendations for expectant mothers and older athletes. It also includes specific stretching exercises that could help you avoid unnecessary surgery.

Give Active-Isolated Stretching a try for three weeks. You'll never go back to your old stretching routines again.

Scott Douglas is senior content editor for Runner's World and the author or co-author of seven other books, including The Little Red Book of Running and the New York Times best seller Meb for Mortals. He has written for Slate, The Atlantic and the Washington Post, among others. Scott lives in South Portland, Maine.

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ISBN 13	9780812926231
ISBN 10	0812926234
Title	The Whartons' Stretch Book
Author	Jim Wharton
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Times Books
Year published	1996-07-09
Number of pages	288
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.