The Supple Body: The Way to Fitness, Strength, and Flexibility (Paperback)

by Sara Black (Author), Antonia Deutsch (Photographer)

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Product Description
Through striking, sensual black-and-white photography and beautiful full-color illustrations, “The Supple Body” targets specific areas, such as the back or the face, that most absorb tension. The simple stretching exercises, drawn from a wide variety of sources (including yoga, t'ai chi, the martial arts, and sports medicine) which lead to physical well-being and inner relaxation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: MacMillan Publishing Company; 1 edition (November 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028604415
• ISBN-13: 978-0028604411
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #464,150 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST exercise book I have ever read., August 7, 1996

By A Customer

The Supple Body is simply the best exercise book I have ever read. It is written in an easy-to-read style. There were plenty of photographs. This is the one book I would take with me anywhere. You don't need much space. ALL the exercises are do-able for an average person. The book combines stretching, yoga, and calisthenic exercises. No special equipment ( other than an ordinary kitchen chair ) is required. There are different routines to for varying time commitments and busy schedules. Even if you do other forms of exercise (weights, aerobics ), I would heartily recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You Will Use It, July 12, 2001

By	W. D. Richardson "Billy" (Sydney, Aust) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book. I have several different stretch books, as I find I need variety, but this and the NYC ballet are my favourites. Leave them lying around so your daughter remembers to give you your workout :) Wharton's is good too.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple, effective stretching routines, March 31, 2007

By	boatman (LA, CA) - See all my reviews

I had owned a copy of this years ago but misplaced it. I was happy to find a used first edition (1995) hard cover copy on Amazon. There is a 20 minute stretching in the back of the book that is great. Can't comment on current edition.