This is the first book that I got on stretching, and still the oft mentioned classic. I have read and own several other books that are often overwhelming in their complexity & as I look at the routines, I think that perhaps someday I will get around to learning part of a routine and then get to the rest later, but I never do. This book has simple stretches, and simple illustrations that are doable by someone who is an ordinary person with limited time for this necessary activity.

Anyone can do it. For example: Page 110 starts with the words
Spontaneous Stretches
"You can't say you don't have time to stretch. Reading a paper, talking on the phone, waiting for a bus... these are times for easy, relaxed stretching. Be creative; think of stretches to do during normally wasted time."
The rest of page 110 has six simple illustrations of stretches thrown into daily activities.

I gave a copy to a brother and he was thanking me for years after.

If you only buy one stretching book, this is a great choice.

For a book with human illustrations (rather than the sketches that this one has) see: [b:Complete Stretching: A New Exercise Program for Health and Vitality|618808|Complete Stretching A New Exercise Program for Health and Vitality|Maxine Tobias|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1320433730s/618808.jpg|605196]. Complete Stretching has less text, which makes it easier to read, but the explanations are still excellent. They make it the why and how abundantly clear. In addition, Complete Stretching is based on 3,500 years of refining technique. ( )

Stretching is the fastest growing type of exercise in America today. Stretching helps keep your muscles flexible and ready for movement, improves performance, helps prevent injuries from physical activity and simply makes you feel good. With over 1000 drawings and clear, concise instructions, Stretching will teach you the right way to stretch and help you to begin a life-long program of physical fitness.

A classic

A good idea. There is associate software, no less.

Have used this book for years, excellent beginning stretches to the more complex. You don't have to be a jock to use this book, ( )