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Stretching: 30th Anniversary Edition [Deluxe Edition] [Paperback]

Bob Anderson (Author), Jean Anderson (Illustrator)
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April 6, 2010
This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers suggest for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of Americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym — all of which are commonplace now.

It features stretching routines specific to a variety of people, including sports enthusiasts, travelers, children, gardeners, and people in wheelchairs. There is also an abbreviated version of each routine for people in a hurry, new information on the stretching vs. warming up debate, and new and improved drawings. This 30th anniversary edition features two-color inks to better define the muscle groups helped by each stretching exercise. A new section focuses on office fitness exercises, helpful for both home and office computer users.

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Every stretch you will ever need… –Rocky Mountain News


The field's pioneer work… –Athletic Journal


…a bible of the stretching gospel –Washington Post


Stretching can get the beginner started and keep the hard core fitness addict in shape. –Jackson Daily News


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One of the most popular fitness books of all time. The original edition has sold over 3½ million copies worldwide and is in 23 languages.

Stretching has been updated in this revised 30th edition, with:
10 new stretching routines for office workers and computer operators
tips on office ergonomics and preventing repetitive stress injuries
new 2-color design

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Shelter Publications; 30th Anniversary Edition edition (April 6, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0936070463
  • ISBN-13: 978-0936070469
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,377 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
A very flexible book. October 27, 2010
Format:Paperback
I liked this book on stretching for several reasons. The first is its simplicity. The pictures and instructions are very straightforward, making it quite easy to do basic stretches. Stretches are given for just about every muscle and limb you'd ever want to stretch and the author has even included some suggested stretching routines for various sports. Whether you're a competetive athlete, business person or housewife, I feel that this is book will have something to offer everyone making it a very handy and "flexible" book. Also recommend Treat Your Own Spinal Stenosis for anyone with back pain looking for more specific stretches and/or exercises.
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60 of 70 people found the following review helpful
Stretch for fitness July 3, 2000
Format:Paperback
I've used this book for several years in all the sport activities that I have been involved in. From my teenage years to my early 30's - I have found the stretches in this book to be a worthwhile endeavor. The author provides several stretching routines for a wide variety of activities. Secondly, there are drawings, which demonstrate the correct way to do these stretches. Stretching is an important part of any exercise regime and this book helps out by providing a necessary guide to stretching. The author points out the dangers of overstretching and gives the reader good advice for their regimes.
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I'm a fitness professional and I've been scouring bookstores for a decent stretch book that I could use to plan comprehensive stretch routines for my classes. Finally I found it. Stretching by Bob Anderson is the best stretch book I've found yet for my purposes.

The illustrations are quite good. They show a man with longish, curly hair wearing a wool ski hat--which struck me as funny. But then again, it was published in the 70s.

I like how this book is organized. It's separated into parts of the body, i.e. legs, neck etc. It also outlines sports specific stretch sequences which is helpful for the general public.

I don't like the fact that you have to read the text of each stretch to learn which specific muscles each stretch emphasizes.

Overall, I intend to use this book to plan stretch routines routinely. If you're a fitness professional looking for a stretch reference book, this is a pretty good one.

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Very nice and easy to comprehensible guide to stretching. The drawings are simple but concise. The exercises not only help keep the muscles in good shape, but if practiced... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Skyguardian
Great Book
Great book on stretching...a favorite of mine. Highly recommended by fitness folks I have been working with. Stretching is an often forgotten, and very important, part of fitness.
Published 14 days ago by CROCKS
Great
This product was just as described. Shipped fast. The author's approach makes sense to me. Very nicely written and illustrated. Overall, would recommend this book. Read more
Published 15 days ago by RPG
great book
Book has tons of great sretches available to try. It is very comprehensive and is well researched, written with understanding.
Published 23 days ago by S. Schultz
Couldn't be better!
The book is just what it says it is. It is a self explain book and it couldn't be any better than this.
Published 1 month ago by Fernando T. Ribeiro
For Body and Mind
Very good book for stretching. It is like an encyclopedia for stretching. It has all the moves one would ever need for any situation. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kumaresa Sereetharan
stretching : 30th anniversary edition
Just as good as the original which was so good that I have remembered it all this time. The book is good old fashioned common sense. No fancy new fangled garbage. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sonja
Great stretching book! Many ways to stretch.
I looked through this book and was amazed at how many ways you can stretch; and the stretching does not have to hurt! How great is that! Read more
Published 2 months ago by adoniao
BEST LITTLE STRETCHING BOOK
I'd asked my massage therapist extrordinaire for a recommendation for a simple, easy to follow, book on stretching for various types of activities. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gary K. Sales
Great Stretch
My mother loaned me the stretching book to help one son stretch for swimming and the other stretch for baseball. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kate
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