Functional Flexibility [Paperback]

Stephen Tharrett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 2006

Functional Flexibility examines on one of the three primary components of activities of daily living (ADL). This triad, which includes flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and muscular strength and endurance, is designed to support an individualÂ’s pursuit of their chosen daily activities, so that the individual will be able to perform those activities with greater efficiency, productivity, and with less exposure to injury. Covers flexibility movements and exercises for the lower extremities, the core, cervical region, shoulder region, and upper extremities. Also includes considerations for special populations and programs for various activities of daily living. Contains 130 clear photographs.

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About the Author

Stephen Tharrett, M.S., is currently a management consultant and public speaker in the health/fitness club industry, providing club owners with an extensive array of services that include strategic planning, business, planning, employee development, marketing and facility and design. Prior to entering the consulting field, Stephen spent over 20 years working with ClubCorp, a billion-dollar Texas-based company that owned and operated private clubs, including business clubs, country clubs, and resorts and sports clubs.

He has served on the board of the International Health, Racquet and Sportclub Association (IHRSA), was a member of IRHSAÂ’s membership committee, and was IHRSA president from 1996 to 1997. He has served as a contributing editor for the American College of Sports MedicineÂ’s (ACSM) Health Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, and has served the ACSM in several other capacities, including being a member of the ACSMÂ’s Health and Fitness Journal editorial advisory board, as well as chairing both the committee on health and fitness and the marketing sub-committee for the education and certification committees. He has been a member of the advisory boards for Star Trac and StairMaster. Finally, Stephen has served as an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Arlington and a lecturer at the IHRSA Institute of Professional Management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Coaches Choice; DVD Video edition (August 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585189855
• ISBN-13: 978-1585189854
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,992,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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