Stretching for Beginners

"Put some spring in your step-simple stretches to soothe your soreness. Movement is life-and stretching is an easy way for you to increase your flexibility, ease aches, and generally improve your quality of life. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how stretching long and slow can help you find fast pain relief and enhance your range of motion. Take a deep dive into how muscles work and the health benefits of stretching, including plenty of how-tos for beginning stretchers. Get moving with 70 fundamental stretches, all designed to target specific affected areas-or introduce stretching to your day-to-day using 25 routines that can be done anytime and anywhere. Stretching for Beginners includes: Beginner to limber-Jumpstart your stretching with guides to performing each stretch safely, proper breathing techniques, and more. Focus your flex-Extend your reach with illustrated step-by-steps for essential exercises-organized by anatomical regions. Home stretch-Find the right routine to relieve specific aches and pains, reduce daily stress, or warm up for a variety of activities. Stretch your possibilities, achieve a healthier, more flexible life with Stretching for Beginners."--Publisher's description.