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IMPROVE YOUR FLEXIBILITY WITH THE GENTLE, BEGINNER STRETCHES ILLUSTRATED IN THIS BOOKDesigned to meet the unique needs of the 50+ person, the carefully modified stretches in this book are easy to learn and safe to perform at any age. Illustrated with step-by-step photos and explained with clear captions, the stretches in Stretching for 50+ can reverse years of muscle tightening, helping you perform daily activities without pain and enjoy sports and leisure activities without injury.Stretching for 50+ offers customized programs for:•Back pain•Arthritis•Knee problems•Long Drives•Desk fatigue•Shoveling snow•Golf•Jogging•Tennis•Swimming•Skiing•GardeningTo help assist you, many of the movements in Stretching for 50+ use a chair, block, strap, pillow or blanket. The author also includes tips, cautions and techniques for properly performing each stretch.ContentsTitle PagePart One: – Getting StartedIntroductionFlexibility and AgingBenefits of StretchingTune in to Your BodyHow to StretchPart Two: – Specialized ProgramsPrograms OverviewChronic ConditionsRecreational PursuitsDaily ActivitiesPart Three: – The StretchesIndexOther Mooks by UlysseAbout the AuthorAcknowledgementsCopyright PagePaperback: 128 pagesPublisher: Ulysses Press (February 10, 2005)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1569754454ISBN-13: 978-1569754450ASIN: B003ODHOJA