Science of Flexibility - 3rd Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (758 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0736048987 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-03-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Fantastic book for learning about how flexibility works" according to A Customer. Great book for learning about flexibility, mobility and how your muscles work. It might be technical for many people, but you can always skim over the more difficult parts. It goes into every imaginable aspect of flexibility and flexibility training - what we know, what we *don't* know (yet) methods from yoga to dynamic stretches, tons of references, comparis. "Everything you ever wanted to know about stretching" according to Martina Namovich. This book is amazing. It goes into every facet of stretching you could imagine. I am a massage therapist and fascial stretch therapist and I am also one of those people who likes to fully understand what I am working with so this was the perfect book to read before getting certified for FST. If you want a 'how to' book this is way beyond that (he has another . M. Chavez said back relief. One of the best books I have ever read for dealing with flexibility issues and back problems. I highly recommend this book to anyone suffering from back, neck, and stiffness issues. Thanks a million.
. He earned his master's degree in health education from Florida International University.In his leisure time, Alter enjoys working out, writing, and listening to classical music. Currently a high school history teacher, Alter has authored two previous editions of Science of Flexibility, as well as the Sport Stretch
Science of Flexibility, Third Edition, is an excellent reference for anyone seeking the most current information and a well-rounded understanding of all aspects of stretching and flexibility.. Gain a well-rounded understanding of the principles underlying stretching and flexibility with the updated third edition of Science of Flexibility. This practical text includes illustrated stretching exercises with a concentration on muscle structure and the technical nature of stretching. A basic stretching exercise is given for every major part of the body—starting with the toes and plantar arches in the feet, on to the quadriceps and hip flexors, trunk and back, and finishing with the neck, shoulders, and arms.The new edition also includes many additional features:-An expanded research section with 2,100 scholarly and professional references -Boxes within the text that expand discussion of stretching-related topics such as elasticity, collagen and scarring, an
Currently a high school history teacher, Alter has authored two previous editions of Science of Flexibility, as well as the Sport Stretch series. About the AuthorMichael J. Alter, MS, is a former gymnast, coach, and nationally certified men's gymnastics judge. He earned his master's degree in health education from Florida International University.In his leisure time, Alter enjoys working out, writing, and listening to classical music. . Alter has been a guest lecturer at annual meetings across the country, including the Chiropractic Sports Science Symposium and the Scientific Meeting of the North American Society of Pediatric Exercise Medicine