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Reviews (6)

That Odd Stance!!
Attitudes toward posture have changed.I remember how my grandparents carried themselves: the thought of slumping in a chair or standing with rounded shoulders would not have entered minds.Although we accept these postures as normal today, many are seeking the good look and health benefits of Standing Up Straight. Helpful and realistic
I've had this book for several years.I did the program faithfullyseveral years ago when I had a lot of spare time on my hands, but thenstopped once my husband and I were living in the same city again (butthat's another story...). excellent guidebook!
This book provides excellent imagery and photos to help you see what good posture really means. The images are helpful to be able to recall asnecessary and bring yourself back into alignment.I found it to be themost helpful book that I could locate on the very specific subject ofposture. ... Read more

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If Your Really Out of Shape, Start With This Book
After purchasing numerous exercise books, video tapes, balance balls, weights, etc., I found I was still too out of shape to do even so-called beginning exercise routines. I finally hit upon this book and discovered a program which I could "start with". The pictures and written explanations are clear and easy to understand; and the stretches are quite executable. You quickly learn that even holding your arms over your head with your hands clasped for 30-seconds "hurts" when you first start. And, moves such as bending to the side again with your arms raised, which sounds like a piece of cake, can cause huffing and puffing. The "15-minute routine" took me 53 minutes the first day but was down to 30 minutes by the end of the first week. I was both sitting and standing straighter within a few days. If you have been discouraged with other exercise programs or are really tight and inflexible, give this stretching program a try.PS:I am 67 years old! ... Read more

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****Highly recommended****
Now that I've hit my prime, I have less time to play tennis and more aches afterward. Until now...Read more

Subjects:  1. Exercise    2. Physical education and trainin    3. Physical education and training    4. Sports    5. Sports & Recreation    6. Stretching exercises    7. Tennis    8. Training    9. Sports & Recreation / Tennis   

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Are You Kidding?
How much gall does it take to charge $15.00 for 18 tiny pages?I feel so used....

Nicely Done
After investing a lot of money on clubs, balls, lessons, etc.. I thought I might invest in myself a bit.This book has actually helped me improve my game and increased my distance!While my buddies are teeing off I'm doing some of the stretches and I feel so much looser and relaxed it's really helped my swing.All the stretches are well described, well illustrated, and easy to do, plus I'm not sore after the round either.Now I have my buddies wondering what that little book in my golf bag is and why I'm hitting the ball past them.

Easier golf ahead!
Using this guide as part of my pre golf warm up has greatly improved both my performance and enjoyment of the game of golf.I feel more relaxed and more mobile during my round, and I feel less stiff and sore after eigtheen holes.I would highly recommend this guide for anyone who is looking to improve their game through better fitness. ... Read more

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The best book on stretching I have ever read.
A well-known weight-loss guru has said, "The motivation is in thedoing." In other words, to persist at a diet, an exercise program, orany other behavior, there must be some pleasure or reward that comes fromthe performance of that behavior. This is the difference between StayingSupple and other stretching books. Jerome emphasizes that stretching issomething we all do to some extent, whenever it feels good. He outlines anapproach to stretching that builds on this natural impulse. The result is a"program" that you follow for the sheer pleasure of it. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Stretching is an often-overlooked component of total fitness, although it's an essential step to help prevent stubborn muscle and tendon injuries that require long periods of time away from the gym. "Stretching is like the neglected middle child in the 'fitness family'; it is just as important as the other two siblings--cardiovascular conditioning and strength training.And the older we get, the more important stretching becomes," say the editors of Read more

Reviews (4)

not for women only
IMHO, this book bests Stretching, 20th edition, by Anderson.for the info it provides regarding the circumstances of stretching, info which doesn't appear in Stretching.Also, unlike Anderson's book, the authors aren't trying to sell you equipment.The bibliography and index indicate that this book is a professional work. GUYS, do not be put off by the fact that all of the drawings are of a woman.It is worth the price.

Pretty Good.
This book is really good for someone who is new to putting stretching into thier routine. The book is about 200 pages. The first 30 pages talks all about stretching, the benefits, the different kinds of stretching etc. This part of the book is excellent and I would buy it just for that because it had a lot of good information. (I exercise a lot but didn't know too much about stretching). I like the way this section is written, its talks scientifically but explains everything in layman's terms so the average person can understand. The next 45 pages are the actual stretches. I think they're okay. I would have been happier if they showed more variations. They seemed kind of simplistic. However, the benefit of this is they all looked very safe, which is important. Minimum stress on the knees for example. Good for people starting out or are injured or older. I was looking for something a little more challenging and more variety. Anyway, a very few of the stretches didn't have illustrations which I thought was strange- did they forget? Overall, there are stretches for every part of the body. The last 100 pages is devoted to specialty stretches, different stretch routines for ALL different kinds of sports, as detailed as windsurfing, stretches using special equipment like a pole or ball, recommended stretches for morning and evening and that kind of thing.

I love this book!
Not only is this book a great reference (they show you how to do over 100 stretches, then group them by sport for easy reference) it is also entertaining and easy to read.I recommend it highly, even for someone who knows how to stretch.With so many stretches shown, I'm sure there's something new in there for everyone. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Bob Anderson has been spreading the gospel of flexibility for decades (hepublished Read more

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extra credit to the author for providing reminder software
Books are transforming into proactive reminders! Where in the past books could sit on the shelf and be ignored, authors like Bob Anderson are combining their books with proactive PC software, StretchWare. The book,Strethching at Your Computer or Desk, when accompanied with StretchWarewakes up at your desired internval, reminds you to stretch, and presentsyou with a routine. Its time that Amazon starts offering the software alongwith the book. Authors like Bob Anderson are culture changers! Amazon needsto transform to benefitial culture changes like StretchWare. Publishing inchanging, books are becoming interactive, proactive knowledge agents.

Health/Fitness tools for the desk & computer worker
Unlike many fitness titles, this book promotes stretchingroutines to be done _at one's job_; the illustrations usepeople in office clothes, sitting in office chairs or standing by copy machines, and the routines have titles like "stretches" for Keyboard Operators", "Office Meeting Stretches", "On-the- phone Stretches", etc.The rationale and technique for stretching are quickly introduced in the 1st 8 pages, but there's great additional resources to dig into later in the book too.If every office had a copy to check out, there'd be fewer computer-related ailments. ... Read more

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Can it get any better than this?No way!
I love this book!I first saw Sex Flex when I went to a friend's house.He had it on his desk right next to his muscle mags.I laughed when I saw it.A guide for working out with your partner while being intimate?Hah!No way!!!!! (In all truth, I was a little excited by the idea.) Great Bonding Book.
This book was great!My wife and I are very busy, and this is great for us to spend some time together.We get to do something that we both enjoy.We are also more limber than we have been in a long time!The pictures were great.Nina and John really looked like they were having a good time, which actually made it easier for us to relax.Reading the credits, I was pleased to see the use of an actual couple for the photos, and not just two models who didn't know each other.That way when I see them smiling in the pictures, I know it is genuine.

Applicable to real world couples
This book offers creative and unique approaches to enhanced intimacy for couples. Not only does it offer techniques to improve personal physicality, it gives couples the opportunity to better themselves as a pair. Having been married for less than a year, my husband and I found this book to be a way to bond and improve the more intimate aspects of our relationship. The husband and wife models did a great job and were easy to identify with. We will incorportate this into our lifestyle for years to come. ... Read more

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not so great...
In contrast to other reviewers, I was less satisfied with this text. I have two main complaints: Exactly what I was looking for!
This book is so comprehensive.I love that it covers the basic stretches for everyone as well as sections on stretching for chronic conditions.I have asthma and carpul tunnel syndrome, just two of the conditions it specifically addresses.A bonus to me: it gives suggestions for children and pregnancy.I was originally intending on buying at least two books on stretching, but because of all the ground that this one covers, and the fact that it was written by two chiropractors, I don't feel the need to invest in any other texts.

Very Informative and Easy to Read
As an athlete myself, I have read all kinds of books on stretching andfitness.I found this to be the most informative manual on stretching thatI have ever seen.A virtual encyclopedia of stretching!It covers everysport & activity known.Ranging from competitive athletics, tohousehold chores, to certain ailments and even pregnancy.Also, simpleexercises are outlined to help strengthen the back and joints of the body,helping to rehabilitate and prevent injuries.It is very easy to read -explaining technical concepts in a simple and understandable manner.Ihighly recommend this book for anyone wanting to increase their flexibilty,prevent injuries, and improve their health. ... Read more

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Actually a book on yoga w/ emphasis on stretching
The word "yoga" is not mentioned anywhere in the title or on the covers of the book, but make no mistake, every "stretch" in this book is a yoga posture. This twist of labelling, however, doesn't take anything away from the fact that this is an excellent reference on how to stretch your body _using_ yoga postures. The book is entirely focused on increasing flexibility and fitness: No long discourses on chakras, spirituality, or benefits of a vegetarian diet in here; just detailed instructions on how to stretch in each pose accompanied by high-quality, annotated photographs that clearly show the correct body configuration. Note also that this is NOT a book that talks about the physiology of stretching or Golgi reflexes or the phys-ed approach to stretches. Go elsewhere for that kind of information. The stretches in here aren't designed to help you isolate a particular muscle so the descriptions are all high-level (e.g. "lumbar spine", "hip", "neck"). Great Way to Add Stretching to Your Routine
I found this book very helpful when I decided to incorporate stretching/strengthing to my workout routine without having to sign up for a costly class.There is a learning curve and anyone using this bookshould be prepared to take some time to learn the stretches - it won'thappen overnight.The stretches are clearly described in a step-by-stepmanner with pictures and "easing the stretch" options to helppeople of all fitness levels.I particularly appreciated the 30 minuteroutines so I didn't have to decide which stretches to perform in whatorder.I would definitely recommend this book to others.

Lovely and advanced
This is not a book for beginners!The exercises start at a challenging level and get harder.The illustrations are excellent but the prose is too much to read while trying to follow the instructions.There is no remedialinstruction for someone who is having trouble with a particular stretch. All in all, a beautiful choice for advanced stretch or yoga enthusiastsonly. ... Read more

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good for getting better posture
i just got the book and read through it and would have to say that this seems to be a great book on getting better posture. i have really bad posture and need to strengthen up my muscles to get good posture and thisbook looks like it will help me out. ... Read more

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Exercise With a Twist
I'm a weight lifter. When my massage therapist toldme about this book and told me it was about muscle strength, I thought that no one could be stronger than I was. I tried a couple of the exercises in the book andrealized I was not as strong as I thought I was. All I can say is give it atry you will be surprised how much more effective you become in the weightroom and with all exercise. I can lift more and I look better. My body isleaner and more cut. I also enjoy my workouts more because I am not soreafterwards. I particularly enjoyed the CD-ROM. It is a very effective wayto learn about this therapy and to try it for yourself. I recommend thisbook highly to anyone who wants to look and feel better.

Feeling Like a New Person!
I have had pain for the majority of my life and have sought various treatments including physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, acupunture...you name it, I've tried it. Everyone of whom said they couldhelp me. No one did. My doctor recommeded this book saying it would helpme. He was right. A sceptic by heart I tried it halfheartedly. But couldn'tbelieve how much better I felt in a week. I immediately called the clinicand booked myself in for an appointment. Today, I am still doing theexercises every day, running, dancing and enjoying my life. Thanks to thepeople at Symmetry. ... Read more

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A Small Treasure
In this easy to read and perform maual -- is a treasure for your body and mind and spirit and soul . Lucky is the person who incorporates this into his/her life! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Hatha yoga    2. Indian Philosophy    3. Muscle tone    4. Relaxation    5. Stretching exercises   

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