The Complete Guide to Stretching: 4th edition (Complete Guides) - Softcover

Norris, Christopher M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1472906659 ISBN 13: 9781472906656

Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport, 2015

Synopsis

The Complete Guide to Stretching is the definitive practical handbook for:
- sports participants and recreational exercisers who are eager to increase flexibility to enhance their performance
- sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness
- sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation program

A reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury. Now in its fourth edition, The Complete Guide to Stretching provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than seventy exercises designed to safely increase range of motion across the body.

Full-color photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.

About this title

About the Author:

Christopher M. Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist, sports scientist, highly successful author, and established lecturer and consultant. He has more than twenty years' experience in treating soft-tissue injuries and specializes in sports injuries and exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in Manchester and provides consultancy services to blue-chip industries and several leading sports clubs.

Review:

“Full of easy-to-follow illustrations and the instructions are clear.” ―Woman's Weekly Living series

“Recommended.” ―Top Sante

“This is the definitive guide for keen sportspeople and recreational exercisers alike.” ―Health & Fitness Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Sport
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1472906659
• ISBN 13: 9781472906656
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 288