Stretching to Stay Young
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Stretching to Stay Young by Jessica Matthews
Increase your flexibility, strengthen your body, and stretch your youth Our bodies were designed for movement, but as we age, our joints and muscles become tighter. Stretching is a gentle, simple activity that anyone can do to alleviate aches and pains, as well as improve range of motion and flexibility. This stretching book guides you step-by-step through each stretch, arming you with the confidence you need to progress into deeper levels of stretching for enhanced flexibility, reduced pain, decreased stiffness, and better quality of life for years to come. Stretch away your aches and pains with this guide to stretching, featuring: Customizable plans—From preparation to self-customization, incorporate stretching into your lifestyle with flexible regimes for your health and fitness goals. Stretching basics—Easy-to-understand explanations and detailed illustrations will show you exactly how to position your body and complete each stretch. Range of difficulties—"Change it up" tips allow you to increase or decrease intensity level while stretching. No matter your age or level of activity, this guide will help you ease into the wonders of stretching, to reduce stiffness and feel your best.Jessica Matthews, M.S., Certified Yoga Teacher (E-RYT-500) is a Kinesiology Professor at Point Loma Nazarene University and Professor of Yoga Studies at MiraCosta College in San Diego, California. She serves as Senior Advisor for Health and Fitness Education for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and a Contributing Editor for SHAPE magazine. She regularly contributes to media outlets including CNN, Yoga Journal, Health magazine, NPR, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781623158064 |
| ISBN 10 | 1623158060 |
| Title | Stretching to Stay Young |
| Author | Jessica Matthews |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Callisto |
| Year published | 2016-12-13 |
| Number of pages | 210 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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