Stretching is an essential preamble for sports and activities of all kinds. Here sports and fitness expert Jim Brown details 100 stretches to help any athlete at any level in any sport. Stretching can improve flexibility, enhance performance, prevent injuries and much more -- if done right. From selecting the right stretch (static, ballistic, dynamic, active or passive), to detail on how long to stretch and how often, this book presents 100 different stretches for every part of the body from head to feet. Also included are sport-specific stretches for running, golf, soccer, swimming and many other sports.
By:
Jim Brown Imprint: Burford Books,U.S. Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 100mm,
Width: 150mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 118g ISBN:9781580801256 ISBN 10: 1580801250 Pages: 192 Publication Date:01 November 2004 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jim Brown is former editor of the Georgia Tech Sports and Performance Newsletter and has written for numerous journals. He serves on the Wilson Sporting Goods Advisory Staff. He lives in Laurenceville, Georgia.