{"product_id":"9781472906656","title":"The Complete Guide to Stretching : 4th edition","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Complete Guide to Stretching\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Christopher M. Norris\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Stretching\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive practical handbook for:\u003cbr\u003e  - sports participants and recreational exercisers who are eager to increase flexibility to enhance their performance\u003cbr\u003e  - sports coaches and fitness instructors who are seeking a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of this often neglected component of physical fitness\u003cbr\u003e  - sport and exercise therapists who use stretching as an important part of a balanced rehabilitation program\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA reasonable level of flexibility is essential to the healthy functioning of joints and muscles, which in turn facilitates performance and reduces the risk of injury. Now in its fourth edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to Stretching\u003c\/i\u003e provides an accessible overview of the scientific principles that underpin this form of training and offers more than seventy exercises designed to safely increase range of motion across the body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-color photographs demonstrate the stretches throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Full of easy-to-follow illustrations and the instructions are clear.” —\u003ci\u003eWoman's Weekly Living series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Recommended.” —\u003ci\u003eTop Sante\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is the definitive guide for keen sportspeople and recreational exercisers alike.” —\u003ci\u003eHealth \u0026amp; Fitness Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472906656\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Sport","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40596529184974,"sku":"9781472906656","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_bcf142f0-57eb-4739-bfdf-9affb14c42f1.jpg?v=1637860941","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472906656","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}