Stark Reality of Stretching An Informed Approach for All Activities and Every Sport

For years, people have been instructed to stretch before and after physical activity. We are taught that flexibility is of the highest importance in the prevention of injury, and that 'no pain' equals 'no gain'. Yet academic research has shown that many of the stretches commonly used can lead to long-term injury, doing more harm than good. This book offers active people -- whether beginners or professional athletes -- a simple, clear method of identifying and isolating the large muscle groups. Informed awareness of these muscle groups is paramount to effective warm-ups, and knowing how to stretch properly can prevent injury and achieve better performance.Stark, Steven D. is the author of 'Stark Reality of Stretching An Informed Approach for All Activities and Every Sport', published 1999 under ISBN 9780968360712 and ISBN 0968360718.