Everything you need to know to have a healthy and flexible body using the knowledge of how to stretch properly.
Have you heard about the amazing benefits of stretching and want to start including it in your fitness program? Then expect to be on your way towards making a huge improvement in the quality of your life by getting a copy of this highly remarkable and comprehensive book about stretching.
Tips and Tricks to Some of the Best Stretching Methods to Improve Flexibility and Avoid Injuries is a book guaranteed to expand your knowledge about stretching and how you can make it a part of your life. Here, you will learn more about the benefits of stretching and how you can use it to improve your flexibility, avoid injuries, and improve your life.
It will open your eyes to the most important areas relevant to stretching – among which are
Possible consequences of not stretching your body enough
Different types of stretching
Differences between mobility and flexibility
Proven benefits of stretching and flexibility training
How stretching can improve your mobility and flexibility
Tips and tricks to start a fitness program with stretching exercises
Do's and don'ts when stretching
Examples of the different types of stretching methods and exercises
How to guarantee your safety when performing stretches
Stretching for seniors and how to take full advantage of the routines without putting your body at risk
With everything that you will learn from this book, bringing back your balance, flexibility, range of motion, and mobility will be within reach. You will start to enjoy a better quality of life with the strength and freedom of movement that you can gain from stretching, regardless of your age.
Author(s): Hamilton, Martha
Year: 2021
Language: English
Commentary: Stretching for Beginners, Tips and Tricks, Best Stretching Methods, Improve Flexibility and Avoid Injuries
Pages: 141
Tags: Stretching for Beginners, Tips and Tricks, Best Stretching Methods, Improve Flexibility and Avoid Injuries
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Stretching and Its Different Types
A Clearer Definition of Stretching
The Consequences of Inadequate Stretching
Types of Stretching
Chapter 2: Mobility vs. Flexibility: Is There a Difference Between the Two?
Mobility Defined
Flexibility Defined
Relationship between Mobility and Flexibility
Better Mobility for Better Movements
Improving Your Mobility
How about Range of Motion?
Chapter 3: Importance of Stretching and Flexibility Training
Should You Make Stretching and Flexibility Training a Part of Your Life?
Chapter 4: Stretching Guidelines: Tips and Tricks in Starting a Stretching Routine
Importance of Identifying Your Goal
Some Tips and Tricks for Stretching Safely and Avoiding Risks
Chapter 5: Additional Do's and Don'ts When Stretching
The Do's
The Don'ts
Chapter 6: What Is Static Stretching and How Can You Do It?
Advantages of Static Stretching
Are There Downsides?
Who Should Stay Away from Static Stretches?
Some Safety Tips
Easy Static Stretching Exercises for Beginners
Chapter 7: What Is Dynamic Stretching and How Can You Do It?
When Is It Safe to Use and Do Dynamic Stretching?
What Are the Benefits?
Getting Started with Your Dynamic Stretching Routines
Safety Tips
Top Dynamic Stretches to Try
Chapter 8: The Difference between Passive and Active Stretching
Active Stretching Defined
Passive Stretching Defined
What Are the Clear Differences
Active Stretching Examples
Passive Stretching Examples
Chapter 9: Ballistic Stretching and How to Do It
Who Is It For?
Unique Benefits of Ballistic Stretching
Possible Risks and Dangers
Some Safety Tips and Precautions When Doing Ballistic Stretches
Ballistic Stretching Exercises
Chapter 10: What Is Isometric Stretching?
How Does Isometric Stretching Work?
Who Is It For?
The Benefits
Are There Downsides?
How to Do the Isometric Stretch?
Additional Safety Tips
Isometric Stretching Exercises
Chapter 11: Stretching for Seniors
Length of Time to Hold the Stretch
Required Frequency
Safety Tips for Seniors
Safe Stretching Exercises for Seniors
Conclusion
Resources
