The Stretch Deck: 50 Stretches (Cards)

by Olivia Miller (Author), Nicole Kaufman (Illustrator) "STRETCHING . . . YOU DO IT WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE morning..." (more)
Key Phrases: hip flexibility, gluteal muscles, hamstring muscles, Wrist Extension Stretch, Adductor Stretch, Wrist Flexor Stretch (more...)

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Product Description
Stretching is one of the most effective ways to enhance overall fitness. This easy-to-use tool by the author of the best-selling Yoga Deck addresses key body regions-neck, shoulders, back, legs-in a handy portable format. Slip it into a gym bag and supplement any workout or use it any time to promote flexibility, prevent injury, and release tension.

About the Author
Olivia H. Miller is a freelance writer and has been a student of yoga for 25 years. She is the author of The Yoga Deck and The Prenatal Yoga Deck, both published by Chronicle Books. She lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

Product Details

• Cards: 51 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811833704
• ISBN-13: 978-0811833707
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,754 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic stretches with good instruction, April 28, 2003

By A Customer

I picked this up the the other day so I could explore some other stretching options. I like the basic illustrations on the rear of each card that demonstrate how the stretch is to be done. The front of the card contains information on how to do the stretch, how many times you should do it and a tip that might be who the stretch is good for, or a referral to another helpful stretch. You can pick several cards for each stretching session.

The pamphlet that comes inside describes the benefits of stretching, how you should approach stretching and some pre-defined stretching groups of cards for specific lifestyles, i.e: office workers, golfers, etc. . .

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent stretch deck, August 6, 2004

By	audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This is an excellent resource for those who would like to set up a customized stretch routine or who have specific areas on which they'd like to work. 50 stretches, one to each card, are shown with technique and benefits listed on the reverse side; also, a fold-out describes specific groups of stretches to use for certain kinds of problems or for workers/athletes with unique needs. Very well done. I've found these cards extremely useful.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great stretches, August 10, 2005

By	M. Stewart (Mobile) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These are great basic stretches. Each is nicely illustrated on one side of a card with written instructions and benefits on the other side. One complaint...the illustrations are white on a gray background. I believe they would be more visible with more contrast...Still would not have kept me from buying or using them.