Put some spring in your step--simple stretches to soothe your soreness Movement is life--and stretching is an easy way for you to increase your flexibility, ease aches, and generally improve your quality of life. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how stretching long and slow can help you find fast pain relief and enhance your range of motion. Take a deep dive into how muscles work and the health benefits of stretching, including plenty of how-tos for beginning stretchers. Get moving with 70 fundamental stretches, all designed to target specific affected areas--or introduce stretching to your day-to-day using 25 routines that can be done anytime and anywhere. Stretching for Beginners includes: Beginner to limber--Jumpstart your stretching with guides to performing each stretch safely, proper breathing techniques, and more. Focus your flex--Extend your reach with illustrated step-by-steps for essential exercises--organized by anatomical regions. Home stretch--Find the right routine to relieve specific aches and pains, reduce daily stress, or warm up for a variety of activities. Stretch your possibilities, achieve a healthier, more flexible life with Stretching for Beginners.

Stretching is great for everyone, simple activity that kids and parents can do together. In this book Stretching for Beginners A Guide for Kids and Parents Kids and parents who enjoy an active lifestyle find that regular stretching improves body motion and flexibility. This book for Kids and parents who has a current level of stretching ability and this guides can help both enhanced flexibility and strength over time. All stretches can be completed with all family members. To fully under stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle or tendon is deliberately flexed or stretched in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and achieve comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion. This book has three levels to complete: Level 1: Safe Easy Stretches Level 2: Advanced lower-body Stretches Level 3: Full Body Stretches Upper-body/Lower-body

Regaining your flexibility is not rocket science. We will grow old and become less active physically; it's inevitable. But getting old doesn't stop you from tying your shoelaces and picking objects from a high place. You can regain your flexibility even at 60, and it will feel like when you were young once again. Stretching and exercising is the only way to increase your flexibility, ease aches, and generally improve your wellbeing. You don't have to enroll in any special class or go to a gym center to become more flexible. You can regain your flexibility with simple to follow stretching guides in this book at the comfort of your home. You don't need any special equipment or facility to start stretching your muscles. This easy-to-follow guide shows you how stretching can help you regain your flexibility at your old age and help you discover quick pain relief, and enhance your range of motion. Our body system has been designed for movement, but our joints and muscles become tighter as we grow older. Stretching is a simple and gentle exercise that anyone can do to alleviate aches and pains and improve range of motion and flexibility. Stretching For Beginners to Stay Young includes: Understanding why your joints stiff. Becoming a Flexible Senior The Seniors Stretching Plan. Find the right routine to relieve specific aches and pains, reduce daily stress, or warm-up for various activities. Mindfulness And Flexibility Improvement and many more. Why not grab a copy right now and ease yourself into the wonders of stretching to reduce stiffness and feel your best. Scroll back up and click the add to cart button now! Cheers to a more flexible life

Did you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesn't have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it—and best of all, it's free! Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do—and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You'll discover: The why’s, where’s, when’s, and how’s of letting loose and snapping back How to keep from hurting yourself The benefits of stretching with a partner How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes The art of breathing correctly How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain Stretches to start and end your day right Stretches you can do at your desk Stretches for various stages of life—including stretches for kids and seniors This easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over.

This is 3 step guide for beginners on how to become healthier in their everyday life. So much of the information out there is confusing, and this ebook helps people sort through all of the jumble and begin today on the small steps to being healthy and happy.

"How To Powerlift For Beginners" will introduce you to the world of power lifting by one of its inhabitants. In the beginning will show the basic steps for starting on your journey including the lifts, assistance exercises, stretching, Plyometrics, and, briefly, diet and supplementation. The lifts, assistance exercises, and plyometric work will be covered in a detailed program. The program will break down each major lift in detail and the assistance exercises and plyometric work needed to help develop these major lifts. The program will outline the proper way to do the lifts in an effective and safe manner Stretching and safety will be covered in detail in the guide so that you don’t risk injury and can lift confidently. Diet and supplementation will be covered in order to give you a basic understanding but it will not be inclusive of all the information you need. It will simply provide the framework you need to be successful. By the end of the guide, you will know how to properly Power lift and will have a plan laid out to get there. You will know how to stretch properly and be safe. You will have an understanding of diet and supplementation and their importance to power lifting. In the end, you will have the tools to be successful and to become a more powerful you. About the Expert Nathan DeMetz is a long time “average guy” type of bodybuilder, power lifter, and mixed martial artist. He power lifts and practices kickboxing and Jiu-Jitsu. He does this not because he wants to compete but because he loves it. As Mr. DeMetz would say “it is his greatest hobby”. He has been a lifter since 2002 at the age of 22 . He is also a second year martial artist and has a few years of untrained “brawling” under his belt. Nathan is now about to turn 32 and he will tell you that he is in the best shape of his life and that he owes it all the his commitment to lifting and staying fit. He has an intense desire to succeed. Nathan is not a competitive athlete but he has competed in some local bench press contests and even competed in the “20 and Hot” bodybuilding contest held by Champion Nutrition. He competed six times and placed in the top 10 three times. He won the bench press contest of the former equipment retailer New Home Fitness and placed third in the bench contest held by Ritchie’s Fitness, formerly Atlas Fitness. Nathan has also competed in some non-sanctioned bare-knuckle fights but those days are behind him. His gym owner has approached him about entering the 2012 March Madness contest hosted by Vitamin Giant. Nathan is considering it. In the gym Nathan boasts some impressive lifts. He has lifted at different weights throughout the years. His most impressive lifts come from when he weighed 205 lbs. At this weight he bench pressed 350 lbs , dead lifted 535 lbs, and squatted 500 lbs. He is currently 185 lbs boasting a 350 lb bench press, 495 lb dead lift , and a 445 lb squat. Nathan is strong in a host of other lifts as well Nathan is loosely described as natural lifter. He does not use synthetic substances such as steroid, pro-hormones, synthetic testosterone boosters, or anything similar. He does use various supplements that are herb or plant based and uses extra vitamins and minerals. He believes hard work will get you where you need to be. He believes in a holistic approach to the health of the mind and body. For this reason he does not refer to himself as Power lifter or martial artist but instead refers to himself as an athlete. He feels this better reflects his true goals and the way that he trains. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

"A very comprehensive book containing chords from the beginning stages and beyond. Everything is very well explained with no stone left unturned. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who's starting out with the guitar." -- Nigel Elliott, Guitarist & Tutor (N.Ireland) Guitar Chords for Beginners contains 65 different chords arranged in easy fingerings. Technique: Fretting hand technique for playing guitar chords is looked at in detail with diagrams. Where necessary, some chords are taught incrementally because taking on only the harder aspects of a chord’s fingering first means our hand is freer to adjust. Other chords are shown with different fingerings for you to choose which you prefer. Playing guitar chords may seem like a contortion for the hands of the beginner so there is some basic guidance on stretching to keep the hands flexible. Audio and More: Each guitar chord has a downloadable audio example enabling you to hear if you have played it right, or to hear what you need to work towards. There is an introduction to moveable power chords and barre chords, in which barre chords are shown as easier cut-down versions of full barre chord shapes. At the back of Guitar Chords for Beginners there is a list of suggested songs that contain chords from within the book. Grab a copy today! "I like what’s been put together! The information covered in technical issues for beginners especially explaining the difference between chords on piano and guitar is great. I think starting with the small position chords for C and G etc and building up to full position is also really important for beginners. The picture diagrams of hand position is a nifty feature, I know lots of beginners respond more to visuals and will often revert to looking at the hand pictures rather than the chord diagrams. Also think the added audio clips are a great feature so students can compare the sounds of their chords with the audio for reference. There could be a couple of chord progressions at the end of each section (Apart from the song suggestions at the end of the book) and strumming patterns. That would be an added feature that I think could work nicely, although this would make for a larger book and it is only £1.99 for the eBook. Otherwise I think what’s been put together is great :)" -- Anthony Bierman, Bmus(Hons) Contemporary/Jazz Guitar (South Africa) "Looks fab. I particularly like the different ways of playing the A chord. The physical warm-up exercises for flexibility are also good. It is good that movable major and minor barre chords are shown as partial versions to make them initially easier, and beginners might find extra interest where near the back of the book easy open versions of other more exotic chords are shown, such as Dm(maj7), the "James Bond" chord." -- Campbell Murray, RGT & MU Registered Tutor (Scotland)

As part of the new Interactive Dance Series that includes resources for ballet, tap dance, modern dance, and jazz, we bring you Beginning Tap Dance. This book helps students learn tap dancing and appreciate it as a performing art. Lisa Lewis, an experienced tap dancer and dance instructor, focuses her book on novice dancers. Her step-by-step instruction will help beginning tap dancers match the beat of their enthusiasm to the rhythm of their feet! Designed for students enrolled in introductory tap dance courses, Beginning Tap Dance contains concise descriptions of exercises, steps, and techniques. Featuring more than 70 video clips of tap steps with verbal cues, the web resource helps students review content learned in class or other beginning steps. The web resource also contains learning features to support and extend students’ knowledge of tap dance, including assignments, e-journaling prompts, tests of tap dance terminology, a glossary, and links to further study. The book introduces students to the dance form by detailing its physical and mental benefits. With Beginning Tap Dance, students also learn about etiquette, proper attire, class expectations, health, and injury prevention for dancers. After basic dance steps are introduced, tap steps are presented in groups with one, two, three, and four or more sounds. Chapters also introduce students to the history, major works, artists, styles, and aesthetics of tap dance as a performing art. As teaching tools, Beginning Tap Dance and the accompanying web resource support both academic and kinesthetic learning. Instructions, photos, and video clips of techniques help students practice outside of class. The text and web resource complement studio teaching by providing historical, artistic, and practical knowledge of tap dance plus activities, assessments, and support in skill acquisition. With Beginning Tap Dance, students can learn and enjoy performing tap dance as they gain an appreciation of the dance form. Beginning Tap Dance is a part of Human Kinetics’ Interactive Dance Series. The series includes resources for ballet, tap, modern dance, and jazz that support introductory technique courses taught through dance, physical education, and fine arts departments. Each student-friendly text includes a web resource offering video clips of dance instruction, learning aids, assignments, and activities. The Interactive Dance Series offers students a guide to learning, performing, and viewing dance.

Biophysics is a new way of looking at living matter. It uses quantitative experimental and theoretical methods to open a new window for studying and understanding life processes. This textbook gives compact introductions to the basics of the field, including molecular cell biology and statistical physics. It then presents in-depth discussions of more advanced biophysics subjects, progressing to state-of-the-art experiments and their theoretical interpretations. The book is unique by offering a general introduction to biophysics, yet at the same time restricting itself to processes that occur inside the cell nucleus and that involve biopolymers (DNA, RNA, and proteins). This allows for an accessible read for beginners and a springboard for specialists who wish to continue their study in more detail.

"Qui Gong is one of the most important movement meditation techniques. If all Americans learned just the 'Eight Silken Movements' and practiced them daily, we could reduce health costs by 50 percent...."--C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., Founder Shealy Institute for Comprehensive Health Care, and Founding President, American Holistic Medical Association. An exercise program that can actually release blocks to healing and get you centered...in six minutes a day. The simple, no impact, but very powerful movements of Qui Gong can do that--and more, from increasing longevity to boosting the immune system. And this beautifully illustrated guide, written especially for beginners, will introduce you to this ancient art that balances and strengthens the life force. Try it, and look forward to extraordinary health benefits! 148 pages, 110 b/w photos, 4 b/w illus., 7 x 10.

PNF Stretching For Beginners! How To Improve Your Mobility, Flexibility & Rehabilitation with Facilitated Stretching Are You Ready To Learn ALL About PNF Stretching? If So You've Come To The Right Place... No experience with sound healing? No worries! This book is suited to the absolute beginner that's looking to get started with sound healing, whether this be for your own enjoyment and a sense of self-accomplishment or perhaps even to make some extra cash as a side business... the choice is yours! Here's A Preview Of What This Book Contains... An Introduction To PNF Stretching The Basic Concept of PNF Stretching Explained The Big Benefits & Applications of PNF Stretching General Guidelines to PNF Stretching PNF Stretching for the Lower Limbs PNF Stretching for the Upper Limbs PNF Stretching for the Shoulders PNF Stretching for the Lower Back PNF Exercises For Shoulder Rehabilitation Therapist/Assistant Position And Much, Much More! Order Your Copy And Get Started Now!

Introduces the basics of classic ballet, gives a brief history, tells how a ballet is prepared, and discusses the work of the choreographer, the technicians, and the designers.

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Philosopher, psychoanalyst, politician, propagandist, prophet...although difficult to categorize, Frantz Fanon (1925–1961) is one of the most important thinkers of the 20th century and one of our most powerful writers on race and revolution. The book opens with a biography, following Fanon from his birthplace of Martinique through combat in World War II and education in France, to his heroic involvement in the fights for Algerian independence and African decolonization. After a brief discussion of Fanon’s political and cultural influences, the main section of the book covers the three principal stages of Fanon’s thought: the search for black identity, as presented in Black Skin, White Masks, Fanon's stunning diagnosis of racism the struggle against colonialism, as explained in "A Dying Colonialism" and "Toward the African Revolution," essays centering on Algeria’s war of independence the process of decolonization, as analyzed in The Wretched of the Earth, the book that extended insights gained in Algeria to Africa and the Third World Fanon For Beginners concludes by examining Fanon’s influence on political practice, such as the Black Power movement in the United States, on literary theory, and on political studies showing how his works and words continue to have a profound impact on contemporary cultural debate.e.

Presents an introduction to Yoga, discussing such topics as its basic principles, consciousness, breathing, postures and exercises, and meditation.

Flexibility is important no matter what your passion is - the gym, a sport, fitness, acro yoga, massage muscle rehabilitation or feeling better about yourself. But stretching can be boring and repetitive. Adding the magical touch of a partner can make your flexibility workout a whole lot more fun and effective! A partner can help you increase your range of motion by correcting, guiding and assisting you to hold your stretch. This book aims to be a visual reference guide so that two people can follow the illustrations and give each other a full body stretch. Here is what to expect: - Each stretch contains an explanation of muscles targeted, steps and where relevant, tips, cautions and progressions. - 60 beautiful photographs, many with added artistic touches, demonstrate each stretch. - A diagram explaining basic human anatomy - Logically sequenced stretches so that no muscle group is forgotten. - For couples this is a fun way to connect and play with each other. - Written by a beginner for beginners. So everything is explained in simple terms with no assumption of prior knowledge. But most importantly, as you practice these poses, the power of human touch and the energy flows between us will become evident! This book is part of a forthcoming series on Acro Yoga (Partner Acrobatics). The book will contain basic Acro Yoga poses and how to build the strength and flexibility to achieve them. For more information go to: www.wildcleanse.com or Instagram: wildcleanse.

Exercise balls have grown in popularity at the gym since they were first introduced in the 1960s, and now Exercise Ball for Beginners brings this fun, versatile workout home. The newest addition to the HarperResource popular stand-up series features exercises designed to target specific muscle groups. The exercise ball workout builds strength and flexibility, relieves tension, and improves balance and coordination. Important safety information is also included. Exercise Ball for Beginners features step-by-step instructional photos and a unique hands-free design.