It is very important to read pages 12, how to stretch. Wish i could personally give bob and jean anderson my thanks. He started running february 16, 1962 and has been running for 56 years. The book stretching by bob anderson was first published in 1975. For example, during cramping of the hamstrings, assistance.
Feb 24, 2004 of course, i could give you 100 different stretches to follow, but i recommend you purchase what would be considered the bible of stretching stretching by bob anderson. Stretching book health and beauty by owner household. The book stretching was first selfpublished by bob and jean anderson in 1975 when fitness awareness was in its infancy. Apr 06, 2010 bob and his wife jean first published a homemade version of stretching in a garage in southern california in 1975. Some images of stretches compiled by the andersons are presented here, but how to do them is not provided here at this time.
The genius in the book is the use of clear line drawings to which readers relate as opposed to photos. Stretching by bob anderson 2000, trade paperback, revised. Book cover of bob anderson stretching for everyday fitness and for. Bob anderson born december 28, 1947 in manhattan, kansas is an american runner, photographer, publisher and film producer. Apr 06, 2010 bob anderson is the worlds most popular stretching authority. I use it all the time to show my patients what they need to do to help with specific problem areas and have had great results. See all books authored by bob anderson, including stretching, and getting back in shape. Stretching is thought to relax muscles, reduce muscle tension, and coordinate the body for freer, easier movement.
This will allow you to customize your stretching program. Publication date 2010 topics stretching exercises publisher bolinas, calif. Most people simply dont want to put any more time or. It had stretching routines for these beginners, as well as for serious competitive athletes. Now, to stretch the back of the upper right leg hamstrings and left side of. This was recommended by a yoga teacher, it is one of the best books i have seen on the subject and it gives clear instructions on the art of stretching. Bob anderson stretching da09a8d49dbc868edb089445e72c75ea. Nov 12, 2000 we were all raised to think exercise is about pain, pushing harder, going through a brick wall or giving 110 percent, says bob anderson, 55, author of the bestselling book stretching shelter. Ownership of this book as well as bob anderson s would be the perfect marriage of the two best books on the subject. Biblekeys to the inner universegalloways book on runningstretchingthe. Colorfully printed on heavy stock, and laminated with 2 brass grommets for hanging, this poster will look great in your workout room. Very well organized so one can easily find what stretches ard best for what activities. Its during this period that a growing need to hit the gym and do rigorous exercises was being born.
This first section is an introduction to stretching. In 2012 he ran 50 races to celebrate 50 years of running. He has also added recommendations for nonathletic concerns, like desk and computer stretches. Bob anderson has custom pages for a lot of different sports. May 02, 2004 asks bob anderson, a coloradobased fitness consultant whose 1980 book stretching has sold some two million copies and was reprinted in 1996.
The drawings were done by jean, based on photos she took of bob doing the stretches. This book was modified and published by shelter publications in 1980 for general bookstore distribution and is now known by lay people as well as medical professionals as the most userfriendly book on the. Learning more than one method allows you to stretch more effectively, says bob anderson, author of stretching. Now, to stretch the back of the upper right leg hamstrings and lef.
Bob anderson s book of stretching is also quite thorough. This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for virtually. Stretching has since sold over two million copies in the usa and has been published in 24 foreign editions worldwide. Bob anderson stretching chart to find out where to get the best deal on bob anderson stretching chart. Bob anderson s 20th anniversary stretching stretching takes you through the stepbystep process of the hows and whys you must stretch your muscles. Stretching by bob anderson 1980, trade paperback for. Stretching by bob anderson hit the scene in 1980, way ahead of its time, when a lot of. Sep 23, 2014 do control which area of the muscle is being stretched.
May 02, 2004 when choosing from the stretching smorgasbord, think of creating a wellbalanced meal. Ownership of this book as well as bob andersons would be the perfect marriage. Stretching, a book by stretching guru bob anderson, has sold 3. In 1980 shelter publications revised and published stretching random house, the distributor and since then stretching has sold over three million copies in the u. Bob anderson books list of books by author bob anderson. Bending the knee, rounding the back, andor plantarflexion of the ankle i. Stretching early in the morning can be difficult before you have loosened up. A great book for stretching excercises meyer pediatrics. Jul 10, 2007 i was wondering if i should get thomas kurz book stretching scientifically if i am under 18. The book stretching was first published in 1975 when fitness awareness was in its infancy.
Sas motto is the more it hurts the better youre doing. It features stretching routines specific to a variety of people, including sports enthusiasts. Dangers of stretching your hamstrings try this instead. This book had a stretch for any possible activity even sitting at a desk and makes it super convenient. This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers suggest for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people. This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend to people just starting to get back in shape. I sit on an ergometer without stretch the book stretching, by bob anderson. It helps you ease into a stretch and know when youre doing it right. Stretching by bob anderson hit the scene in 1980, way ahead of its time, when a lot of ordinary people were getting interested in fitness and were starting to run, cycle, and work out. Stretching, by bob anderson, is the classic fitness book.
Stretching the video featuring bob anderson youtube. Bob and his wife jean first published a homemade version of stretching. Bob anderson is the worlds most popular stretching authority. It also included general stretches for everyday activities. The cover of the andersons book on stretching is shown at the top of this page. This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers suggest for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals. Stretching the video is based on bob anderson s best selling book stretching. It has prescriptions for exactly what youre looking for with quick page references. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym which all seem commonplace now.
Jean anderson developed the art technique used to illustrate the book. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym which all. If the bob anderson stretching chart is integrated that you must have, be sure to order now to stay away from disappointment click on right here to find out exactly where to get the very best deal on bob anderson stretching chart. I was surprised to see that some common stretches are just plain harmful and dangerous for example, hurdlers stretches inflict longterm damage to the knee ligaments of the trailing leg, including some that are part of bob anderson s book stretching. Feb 12, 2003 of course, i could give you 100 different stretches to follow, but i recommend you purchase what would be considered the bible of stretching stretching by bob anderson. In this new edition there are stretches for improving the bad posture attributable to cell phone usage tech neck, and for people using computers. Stretching is the most popular fitness book in the world, having sold over 3l million copies in 40 years. Mar 01, 2003 discussion critical thoughts on stretching some authors, such as bob anderson, who wrote the book stretching in 1980 1, propose that stretching has a variety of benefits. Bob and jean anderson, creators of this stretching chart are also the authors of the book, stretching, a re. For over 35 years, bob has taught millions of people his simple approach to stretching. Stretching the hamstrings is not always the answer. See more ideas about bob anderson, stretches for flexibility, pre workout stretches. It is also hard to stretch before your muscles have warmed up. Stretching book by bob anderson, illustrated by jean anderson, and published by shelter editor and northern california local lloyd kahn i have a lot of books and other items.
No matter if you like to walk for fitness and exercise, you need to stretch your legs, thighs, calves, hamstrings, etc. This books motto is no pain no gain is a bunch of bs so dont hurt yourself and relax and enjoy the stretches. Illustrated and complete, this book is great for beginners and all levels of stretchers. You will see several different stretches for most parts of the body. Thats the message from bob anderson, whose multimillionselling book, stretching, got the whole flexibility fad going back in the mid1970s. The drawings were done by jean, based on photos she took of bob doing the. Try todays techniques instead of hamstring stretches. The most widely used method for hamstrings is static stretching, positioned in flexion of the hip joint and extension of the knee joint, which stretches both the origin and insertion of target muscle11, 17. Could not have asked for a better more complete book. Your hamstring muscles are located at the back of your. Bob anderson has 124 books on goodreads with 3388 ratings. Stretching by bob anderson super strength training. Stretching 30th anniversary edition bob anderson jean. Original article comparison of immediate effects between.
Bob anderson is an american runner, photographer, publisher and film producer. The stretches, with bulleted instructions for each stretch. Stretches for the lower back, hips, groin, and hamstrings. Here are 100 illustrated stretches from bob anderson s classic book stretching. Top 10 stretches for runners be a better runner in 2017. Anyways, sweet book would low key read it just for fun. Bob and his wife jean first published a homemade version of stretching in a garage in southern california in 1975. The faq on stretching is a good source of information about a variety of aspects of stretching. The original edition has sold over 312 million copies worldwide and is in 23 languages. This book should be available through an online search. Apr 01, 2010 while sa gives you lots of pictures and descriptions of the muscles you stretch, this book actually gives you series of stretching programs and teaches you how to enjoy them. A desire to find information about running and racing led him to a career in magazine and book publishing for more than twenty years.
Stretching has been updated in this revised 30th edition, with. Apr 03, 2019 pagar minimalis bandung fungsi utama dari pagar besi kayu minimalis itu sendiri sebagai pintu dan pengaman, namun selain sebagai fungsi utama tersebut dengan sentuhan seni menciptakan beberapa model pagar minimalis sehingga bagian interior atau eksterior suatu properti semakin indah dipandang. Bob anderson has taught stretching for over 30 years. However, since anderson s book is at least twenty years old, perhaps it is just in need.
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