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Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff
Jim Johnson
Dog Ear Publishing, LLC, 2007
Well, it worked
I hurt my rotator cuffs doing some bag work. I waited a long time (I'm a guy) to go into an ortho. He gave me the advice to work on my posture, lose weight and a photocopy of some exercises to do. Told me that how I injured myself didn't matter, fixing it was what ...
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Stretching for 50+: A Customized Program for Increasing Flexibility, Avoiding Injury, and Enjoying an Active ...
Dr. Karl Knopf
Ulysses Press, 2005
Excellent
Well written, common sense approach to stretching and avoiding injury due to common misconceptions about technique. Highly recommended!
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The Eat-Clean Diet Workout: Quick Routines for Your Best Body Ever (with DVD)
Tosca Reno
Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2007
This book/dvd got me going!
This book is just what I needed! I purchased it after one of the reviews here stated that the included DVD showed proper weight training form. The book itself starts by listing the benefits of weight training. Reno advises the reader to start slow with light weights ...
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The Anatomy of Stretching
Brad Walker
North Atlantic Books, 2007
One of Two Best Single Volume Stretching Book for Back Therapy
If you wish to be a martial artist, there are other stretching books that teach maximum flexibility: e.g. Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz. or yoga books such as YOga: The Iyengar Way by Mira Silva & Schyam Mehta. But if you've hurt your back or other body ...
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Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching)
Bob Anderson
Shelter Publications, 2000
Excellent Book
I recently purchased the book "Stretching" by Bob Anderson. It is great a book for any one that has back problems, sore hamstrings or that just needs to stretch the body from soreness. It is extremely informative and easy to follow.
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The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution: The Slow Motion Exercise That Will Change Your Body in 30 Minutes a Week
Fredrick Hahn, Mary Dan Eades, ...
Broadway, 2002
Better than Pilates for losing inches when incorporated into a more traditional workout schedule.
I have waited years to review this book: I bought it five years ago with "The Power of Ten" when I was a professional Pilates instructor. At the time, I was 33, and working as a Pilates teacher in the busiest Pilates studio in the city--of which I was the owner. I ...
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Ultimate Flexibility: A Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts
Sang H. Kim
Turtle Press, 2004
A Very Good Book On The Subject
I have several different books on stretching and flexibility training in my library, and I am very proud to say that Ultimate Flexibility by Sang H. Kim is one of them. Here are the others that I also have in my library.
Stretching: 20th Anniversary (Stretching)
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The Miracle Ball Method: Relieve Your Pain, Reshape Your Body, Reduce Your Stress [2 Miracle Balls Included]
Elaine Petrone
Workman Publishing Company, 2003
Miracle Ball is just that!
My friend and neighbor loaned me her miracle ball one day when I was having excruciating sciatica pains. Using the ball provided substantial relief in a very short time and I now keep the ball with me wherever I go.
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Stretching Anatomy
Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen
Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006
What a great book - clear easy diagrams- good info
This book clear pictures and instructions show the muscles being stretched. I like it a lot - I can identify muscles being stretched and work out a routine using their stuff.. very good
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The Genius of Flexibility: The Smart Way to Stretch and Strengthen Your Body
Bob Cooley
Fireside, 2005
Miracle Stuff
Resistance stretching is incredible. First I read the book and did a couple of weeks of self stretching. Improvements began immediately. My knee and shoulder both had chronic pain for over 20 years. At 54 I had given in to my body being riddled with arthritis and that ...
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The Eat-Clean Diet Workout Journal
Tosca Reno
Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2008
Let the Truth be told
Tosca's journal is the only way to efficiently track your progress in a fast , efficient manner. I have tried many journals , but this is the only one I've stuck with because of its organized , colorful and factual format.. And Tosca includes many pics of herself so ...
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The Whartons' Stretch Book
Jim Wharton, Phil Wharton
TimesBooks (Random House), 1996
This book is a lifesaver
I bought this book after injuring my shoulder. My arm had locked to the point I could barely move it. Any attempt to move the arm resulted in extreme pain. I did the exercizes every day, and after a few weeks, the scar tissue began to break, motion returned and the ...
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The Complete Sea Kayaker's Handbook
Shelley Johnson
International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press, 2001
Read this book before purchasing a kayak
I like to browse the boating sections of outdoor stores and listen to the staff recommend equipment to people just getting started in kayaking. It can be a terrific learning experience and the best stores will always recommend good instructional manuals and the ...
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Relax into Stretch : Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle Tension
Pavel Tsatsouline
Dragon Door Publications, 2001
Relax into Stretch - Simple and Straight-Forward
I have both this book and Thomas Kurtz' Stretching Scientifically, and I consider both of them worthwhile additions to the personal library. Kurtz goes into much more technical detail, and it is pretty "heavy reading". If you are a person who wants to be bombarded ...
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NYC Ballet Workout: Fifty Stretches And Exercises Anyone Can Do For A Strong, Graceful, And Sculpted Body
Peter Martins
Collins Living, 1997
"Excellent"
To everyone I wish could be more explicit but english is not my primary language. This book is Excellent.
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