Stretching and Flexibility

Everyone knows that stretching is good for you, for all sorts of reasons -- but the most important one is rarely mentioned. Stretching feels great to do and leaves you feeling wonderful. How to get the most out of this aspect of stretching is part of what the book is about. No matter whether youre an office worker wondering how to stretch that tight spot between your shoulders and neck or a martial artist wanting to do side-splits, this is the book for you. Or possibly youre a weekend athlete and you want to know how to get more whole-body rotation to improve your golf swing. Perhaps youve just finished gardening or the housework and you want to know how to relax your back. Or maybe you simply want to know whats the best way to stretch your hamstrings. This work is based on the posture and flexibility classes the author has run for many years at the Australian National University Union. It explains the importance and fun of stretching, and provides a consistent programme to increase flexibility and improve posture. you can read them when the book is alongside you as you practise. I decided to use photographs instead of drawings because a drawing can depict any position and this does not inspire confidence or trust. Explains and illustrates beginning and advanced stretching exercises, contract-and-relax movements, and warmups designed to increase flexibility and improve posture