{"product_id":"the-whartons-stretch-book-featuring-the-breakthrough-method-of-active-isolated-stretching-9780812926231","title":"The Whartons' Stretch Book: Featuring the Breakthrough Method of Active-Isolated Stretching","description":"Whether you're a serious competitor or weekend warrior, you know that proper stretching before and after your workout can improve your performance, increase your flexibility, help prevent injury, and make you feel better. But did you know that the traditional way of stretching -- lock your knees, bounce, hold, hurt, hold longer -- actually makes muscles tighter and \u003ci\u003emore\u003c\/i\u003e prone to injury? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's a new and better way to stretch: Active-Isolated Stretching. And with \u003cb\u003eThe Whartons' Stretch Book\u003c\/b\u003e, the method used successfully by scores of professional, amateur, and Olympic athletes is now available to everyone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis groundbreaking technique, developed by researchers, coaches, and trainers, and pioneered by Jim and Phil Wharton, is your new exercise prescription. The routine is simple: First, you prepare to stretch one isolated muscle at a time. Then you actively contract the muscle opposite the isolated muscle, which will then relax in preparation for its stretch. You stretch it gently and quickly -- for no more than two seconds -- and release it before it goes into its protective contraction. Then you repeat. Simple, but the results are outstanding. \u003cb\u003eThe Whartons' Stretch Book\u003c\/b\u003e explains it all. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I\u003c\/b\u003e contains the Active-Isolated Stretch Catalog, with fully illustrated, easy-to-follow stretches for each of five body zones, from neck and shoulders to trunk, arms, and legs -- over fifty stretches in all. \u003cb\u003ePart II\u003c\/b\u003e offers specific stretching prescriptions for over fifty-five sports and activities, from running, tennis, track, and aerobics to skiing, skating, and swimming. You'll also find advice on stretching for daily activities such as driving, working at a desk, lifting, and keyboarding. \u003cb\u003ePart III\u003c\/b\u003e discusses stretching for life, with specific recommendations for expectant mothers and older athletes. It also includes specific stretching exercises that could help you avoid unnecessary surgery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGive Active-Isolated Stretching a try for three weeks. You'll never go back to your old stretching routines again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harmony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/09\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812926231\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.08lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.09h x 7.46w x 0.66d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/1996 pg. 185\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jim Wharton, Phil Wharton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36644416553116,"sku":"9780812926231","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_52f5cfed-9b52-4d65-ac0e-9877da9d38db.jpg?v=1603858586","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-whartons-stretch-book-featuring-the-breakthrough-method-of-active-isolated-stretching-9780812926231","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}