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Stretching, 20th Anniversary Revised Edition
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When Bob Anderson first published Stretching in 1980, the fitness movement was new to most Americans. The term aerobics had just been coined in 1968, and few people outside bodybuilding circles had heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger yet.
Now, fitness is such old hat that it's even had a backlash or two. Lots of the original ideas have been called into question, including the preeminence of aerobic exercise. But flexibility is bigger than ever; Pilates and yoga are two of the fastest-growing fitness programs in the U.S. in the early 2000s. The type of stretching Anderson recommends--called "static," meaning you sit in one place and hold the stretch for a specified amount of time--isn't exactly trendy, but it remains the most accessible way for entry-level exercisers to improve their flexibility. (Or, perhaps more important, to keep from losing whatever flexibility they have as they get older.)
Those who already have the version of the book that's been put out by Shelter Publications since 1980 won't find a whole lot that's new in this 20th-anniversary version. Some of the simple drawings by Anderson's wife, Jean, have been updated to show athletes in sport-specific outfits doing stretching routines, and there are more routines than before. The new edition includes routines for children, stretches to do in front of the TV, and some exercises to do before and after gardening. Plus, the old staples remain--stretching routines for all muscle groups, and pre- and postplay sequences for common sports (football, baseball, basketball) and a few uncommon ones (equestrian, motocross, rodeo). He's also created routines for sports that barely existed in 1980, such as snowboarding, triathloning, and inline skating.
The constant in Stretching is ease of use. Anderson doesn't need a lot of complex explanations because the drawings are so easy to follow. He makes it clear that stretching should make you feel better, not worse, and that it's not a competition. Any little bit you can do is better than not doing anything. That's a timeless message, which is why his book has been such an valuable reference for the past 20 years. --Lou Schuler
Customer Reviews:
Great thorough book
I had a yoga instructor recommend this book. I got it from the library then purchased it. It has great picture and simple yet complete explanations.
Can't miss.
Took over 4 weeks for delivery!!!!!!!!!!! 
This book took so long to get here it could have travelled by donkey. I forgot I had even ordered the damn thing and bought it again at Borders Books. Next time the sender should spend an extra 10 cents and send it regular mail or charge a little extra up front. Sending stuff 4th class mail to Hawaii might be cheap for the sender but not very smart.
I'm not happy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stretch for Your Life
Avoid injury, releive pain and comfort your body by stretching. I first bought an earlier edition of this book many years ago. This edition is broader in scope and just as good or better than before. ORDER IT IMMEDIATELY.
Great Book
This book has very clear instructions and easy to understand illustrations. I began to benefit from this book the very first day I had it. The book has short stretching routines that are tailored to different sports. The instructions are in plain English and never left me guessing. Outstanding!
Love it - I would only change one thing... 
I LOVE this book! Great stretches, great diagrams. The only thing I would change (and I thought they did this at one time) would be to add a spiral bind so that the book lies flat when you open it.
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