Must reading for the elderly - and for the rest of you too.

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	• Stretching for 50+: A Customized Program for Increasing Flexibility, Avoiding Injury, and Enjoying an Active ... Dr. Karl Knopf Ulysses Press, 2005 - 112 pages average customer review:based on 5 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

50 + stretches

A terrific book. It helps to clarifiy what your body needs in general at any age.
Sally baker

Must reading for the elderly - and for the rest of you too.

This is a wonderful book. As the result of an accident many years ago I was introduced to stretching to limber things up, and for the past fifteen years (I'll be 90 in a few months) I have been diligent in streching five time per week. Have gone to stretch classes, done yoga, read seveal books, have seen tapes etc. etc; and , believe me, his book is far and away the BEST and most COMPLETE work on the subject. No matter your age if you follow these exercises wisely you will avoid the slouch, the stoop and the general structural limitations and weaknesses which come with advancing age. And if you're over 60 and do the exercises regularly you'll have some fall protection (and remember that falls are the common fatal disease of the elderly.) We can't do anything about our genetics but we can use what we're given at birth with wisdom. Great Book!

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Very nice, very clear.

Very nice, very clear. VERY gentle mild stretching for beginners, good idea, feels good. good photos too. I'm not an "expert" in stretching, and there may be some instances where "perfect form" is neglected. But this is so gentle and elementary, nobody's going to get hurt here. We enjoy it.

Excellent

Well written, common sense approach to stretching and avoiding injury due to common misconceptions about technique. Highly recommended!

Based on the belief that individuals over 50 can do most of the same things as 20- and 30-year-olds, 50+ Stretching shows how to maintain and improve flexibility by incorporating additional stretching into one's life. Covering all the muscle groups of the body, the author offers specially designed programs catering to every level of fitness.

Among the book's exclusive features are the "supereasy" variations designed for the 60-and-older crowd or individuals with limited mobility. By incorporating helpful props such as a chair, sofa, or elastic strap, these stretches are a safe way to begin gaining flexibility and are the perfect stepping stone to the book's other stretches.

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