Bob anderson book of stretching techniques

In 1980, i met a guy living on the big island in hawaii that wrote a book called, stretching. Great book with stretching sequences for a number of different practical everyday situations in the car behind the desk flying. Something that breaks the entire body down bit by bit and shows a tonne of different stretches, basic and advanced, how to make them easier or harder. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

The 30th anniversary edition of stretching now features. Here is the about the authors section from stretching. Booktopia has stretching, 30th anniversary revised edition by bob anderson. Buy stretching 30th anniversary ed by anderson, bob, anderson, jean isbn. Ive noticed a need for basic stretching exercises and bob anderson s book on stretching is a good book for the general public. The books are thorough and fairly exhaustive and frequently used by body work and physical therapy professionals. Bob anderson was born in 1945 in fullerton, california and is a graduate of california state university at long beach, with a lifetime teaching credential in physical education. Some images of stretches compiled by the andersons are presented here, but how to do them is not provided here at this time.

You will see several different stretches for most parts of the body. Apr 16, 2010 i also used the original book to use stretches that helped me alleviate some sciatic pain i experienced in my lower back and thigh. 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. Description taken from 9780936070223 booko found 6 book editions of stretching by bob anderson. Stretching is a safe and useful activity for healthy adults that can help improve overall flexibility, neuromuscular coordination, balance and postural awareness. While you are reading this, millions of people are learning that movement equates to better. This book had a stretch for any possible activity even sitting at a desk and makes it super convenient.

Most stretching techniques static, ballistic, and proprioceptive neuromuscular. Stretching by bob anderson super strength training. I got this book out from the library because i have lower back and leg pain. Stretching is usually performed before exercise in an attempt to enhance performance and reduce the risk of injury. I really wish they combined the 2 though, because that would be a perfect resource. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of americans became committed to running, cycling. We publish the worlds most popular book on stretching stretching, by bob anderson, so its with interest ive read recent articles claiming that dynamic stretching is the preferred stretching method for athletes, and that static stretching not only doesnt help an athlete prepare for competition, but may even be harmful. There are 10 new stretching routines for office workers and computer operators. This will allow you to customize your stretching program. Bob anderson is the author of the bestselling book, stretching. Bob anderson, author of the book stretching, which has sold over 3 12 million copies and is published in 24 languages. Bob worked so bloody hard that he deserves some recognition. The book stretching was first selfpublished by bob and jean anderson in 1975 when fitness.

Stretching is a complete guide to stretch each part of the body. This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers recommend for virtually every sport and activity, and that medical professionals recommend. Cycling, swimming, golf, and other sports paperback published june 1st 1980 by shelter publications, inc. Anyways, sweet book would low key read it just for fun. This is the book that people tell their friends about, that trainers suggest for virtually every sport and activity, and. Bob anderson has custom pages for a lot of different sports. I watch videos on youtube for yoga, exercises, and stretches to try to ease this pain.

This 30th anniversary set is only available through specialty retailers. This popular fitness book, here in its 20th edition, explains how stretching. He teaches about how to move into stretches gently without force. The skiers magazine, swimswim, down river, esquire, playboy, organic gardening, house and garden, glamour, and vogue. However, this bestseller has seen plenty of improvements over the years. This is taken from the book stretching by bob anderson.

Wish i could personally give bob and jean anderson my thanks. Buy a cheap copy of stretching book by bob anderson. It includes a series of stretching exercises for different times of the day, specific ones for every sport, and strengthening techniques. While there are other new theories on proper stretching technique for specific results, or muscle fibers. See all books authored by bob anderson, including stretching, and getting in shape. Over 1,000 clear drawings and more than 200 stretches. After a while, you will be stretching by the way it feels, without the distraction of counting. Stretching is a useful book for individuals who want to minimize the risk of injury during exercise as well as desk sitters who are prone to repetitive. Anderson did not receive much recognition for his work for years after their initial release. I just picked up 2 books on stretching at a used book store.

Basically im looking for the holy grail of stretching books. The neophyte tango dancer has an erroneous image of dancers in a rigid military posture, whereas in reality the top dancers are utterly relaxed, able to move at will from their center. Explanations of pnf and dynamic stretching techniques. Jean anderson developed the art technique used to illustrate the book. Bob anderson born december 28, 1947 in manhattan, kansas is an american runner, photographer, publisher and film producer.

Includes an index card of illustrations of the everyday stretching routine presented in the dvd to remind you in the gym or away from home, how to do the stretches. Each stretch is illustrated, and i liked that the book had drawings rather than photos, as it makes it. 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. This new and revised 20th anniversary edition includes 25 new exercises and updated information about the benefits of stretching. Articles on their stretching techniques have appeared in the runner, runners world, powder. 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. He started running february 16, 1962 and has been running for 56 years. His name is bob anderson and if you can still find his book, it will change your health and well being. Stretching first appeared in 1980 as a new generation of americans became committed to running, cycling, aerobic training, and workouts in the gym. The book was born out of the desire to offer americans a chance to practice several forms of exercises in the 70s. These images will have meaning to those who have done stretching in the past. For over 35 years, bob has taught millions of people his simple approach to stretching.

The book stretching was first selfpublished by bob and jean anderson in 1975 when fitness awareness was in its infancy. This dvd, however, is not a duplicate of any of his books. Stretching has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The genius in the book is the use of clear line drawings to which readers relate as opposed to photos. He also talks about a point where the stretch can back fire. This book offers a good overview of 60 stretching exercises for the entire body, organized by target area and including tips on how to increase the stretches, safety tips, etc. It features stretching routines specific to a variety of people, including sports enthusiasts, travelers, children, gardeners, and people in wheelchairs.

Illustrates stretching exercises designed to increase flexibility and help prevent injury, and suggests specific stretch routines for a variety of sports. Stretching is a big thing for me, and im always using the internet to research new stretches, new techniques etc. The best books on stretching are indisputably by anderson. Stretch and strengthen for rehabilitation and development. After several years of exercising and stretching in his mid 20s bob developed a method of stretching that he found to be beneficial and that could be taught to anyone. Gardening stretching exercises stretching exersises for gardening, from stretching, a book by stretching guru bob anderson. While you are reading this, millions of people are learning that movement equates to better health and fitness.

Bob and his cando team have a big job ahead to build a brand new zoo where lots of exotic animals will live but they need your help. Definition stretching is a general term used to describe any therapeutic maneuver designed to increase the extensibility of soft tissues, thereby improving flexibility by elongating lengthening structures that have adaptively shortened and have become hypomobile over time. Bob anderson not my uncle same name but now deceased uses drawings to depict all kinds of ways to stretch and what kind of stretches are best for various activities. Expanding his publishing pursuits, anderson put out the home medical book series. Stretching keeps your muscles flexible and ready for movement, improves performance, and prevents injuries. Stretching is the most famous fitness book of all times. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Bob and jean first published their book stretching in 1975 and in four years sold over 35,000 copies by mail. The drawings were done by jean, based on photos she took of bob doing the stretches. Bob anderson has taught stretching for over 30 years. This 30th anniversary edition features twocolor inks to better define the muscle groups helped by each stretching exercise. Stretching for everyday fitness and for running, tennis, raquetball. The cover of the andersons book on stretching is shown at the top of this page.

Bob anderson is the worlds most popular stretching authority. This book will teach you the right way to stretch and help you begin a lifelong program of physical fitness. Consistently moving joints through their full range of motion three to five days. There are stretches in here for almost any scenario you can experience in work or sports.

Thorough and extensive study of stretching techniques for all parts of the body. Stretching is thought to relax muscles, reduce muscle tension, and coordinate the body for freer, easier movement. Sport stretch this book has a very thorough section on all the details about how stretching works and what different stretching methods to use. Bob anderson books list of books by author bob anderson. I still see posters on the walls at gyms and the like with jean andersons recognizable illustrations, teaching bob andersons stretches. This book is a classic that has been around for more than 30 years, in several editions.

Stretching, 20th anniversary revised edition bob anderson on. Bob anderson stretching software free download bob anderson. Could not have asked for a better more complete book. The power of stretching bob doto 9781592339365 netgalley. Bob anderson kindly put together these three series of exercises. He has also added recommendations for nonathletic concerns, like desk and computer stretches. 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. Stretching, 30th anniversary revised edition by bob anderson. In 2002 i contacted stretching guru bob anderson for assistance in stretching exercises. Stretching book by bob anderson half price books marketplace. An amazing book full of good stretching exercises for all ages and abilities. Stretching and flexibility references on stretching. Relevant for all ages, professions and walks of life.

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. Stretching by bob anderson, illustrated by jean anderson. You know if you sit at a computer too long your neck and shoulders can really start to act up. Mark hamill in 1983 revealed, bob anderson was the man who actually did vaders fighting. Oct 17, 20 stretching was originally published in 1980, before i was born. Bob and his wife jean first published a homemade version of stretching in a garage in southern california in 1975.