Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility TrainingPresents a collection of exercises and stretches to increase flexibility and build muscles. |
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User Review - Mark_Oszoli - LibraryThingThis book is all about stretching using the most up to date scientific knowledge about stretching that is available. The book is good but it is straight to the point, as far as I know the book can be ... Read full review
Contents
1 Flexibility in Sports | 3 |
Injury prevention and flexibility | 9 |
2 How to Stretch | 13 |
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| Title | Stretching Scientifically: A Guide to Flexibility Training |
| Author | Thomas Kurz |
| Edition | 4, illustrated |
| Publisher | Stadion, 2003 |
| ISBN | 0940149451, 9780940149458 |
| Length | 213 pages |
| Subjects | › › Health & Fitness / Exercise / General Sports & Recreation / Martial Arts / General Sports & Recreation / Training |
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