The Complete Guide to Stretching

This is the definitive practical handbook for sports participants and recreational exercisers who are keen to achieve a level of flexibility that will enhance their performance. 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. This book provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than 70 exercises designed to increase safely the range of motion right across the body. This 2nd edition discusses yoga and fascia stretching and there are over 30 new exercises.

Now updated, the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook is a very easy, clear, step-by-step guide for developing an outstanding fly cast. Based on the winning methods of the L.L. Bean Fly-Fishing Schools, this book teaches you how to adapt to the dynamics of casting and comprehend the equipment in order to build up dependable skills. The book includes sections on: the Eleven Habits of the Highly Effective Casters, The Four-Part Cast on a Lawn, The Roll Cast, Lengthening Your Cast, Wind Casting, The Double Haul, and more. The confidence that you can build by following the techniques described in the L.L. Bean Fly-Casting Handbook will put you on more and better fish as your casting skills increase.