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    Stretching: The Top 100 Best Stretches Of All Time: Increase Flexibility, Gain Strength, Relieve Pain & Prevent Injury
    Stretching: The Top 100 Best Stretches Of All Time: Increase Flexibility, Gain Strength, Relieve Pain & Prevent Injury
    Stretching: The Top 100 Best Stretches Of All Time: Increase Flexibility, Gain Strength, Relieve Pain & Prevent Injury
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    Stretching: The Top 100 Best Stretches Of All Time: Increase Flexibility, Gain Strength, Relieve Pain & Prevent Injury

    By Ace McCloud

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    Are you stiff and sore at the end of the day? Do you wish there was something you could do to eliminate the pain?

    Whether you want to (1) know how to do the best stretches of all time, (2) prevent injury and increase your flexibility, or (3) feel better and be stronger, then this is the book for you!

    Don't settle for a mediocre existence where you feel old before your time.

    Most people know that exercise is a valuable activity to boost your health, make you feel great, and help you grow strong. However, many people tend to overlook the impact of stretching on your daily life. Stretching is more than a trifling part of an exercise routine, something to be hurried through in order to get to the main event. Stretching offers you added flexibility, strength, resilience, stress resistance, and so much more! All the best athletes in the world practice specific stretching routines regularly.

    Stretch to prevent injury.

    Stretching can help your body feel great while preventing injuries you might otherwise incur from everyday chores or a random accident.   While most tend to stretch before exercising or playing a sports game, many don’t consider taking fifteen minutes to warm up and stretch before facing the day. A regular stretching schedule can keep your body limber and your muscles ready to be called on for exertions great or small, whenever they may arise.

    Get the most out of your mind and body for years to come.

    Stretching is a beneficial technique for enhancing mental and emotional health. It helps to release toxins, so they can be eliminated from the body easily. Stretching gives you time and space to set aside the cares of the day, calm your spirit, and be present in the moment. Time is never wasted when you are stretching.

    Stretch the right way and feel great doing it.

    In this book you will discover how to safely and efficiently stretch each part of your body, from head to toe, utilizing the most effective stretches known to mankind. Once you’ve learned them all, you’ll be able to form your very own stretching routine to have you feeling energized, flexible, and healthy in no time! If you want to live a long and happy life with a healthy body, then keep on reading!

    What Will You Learn About Stretching?

    • The top 100 best stretches of all time.
    • The dangers of not stretching!
    • How to warm up properly before stretching.
    • How to stretch everything, one body part at a time.
    • How to design your own stretching routine, built around your lifestyle.

    You Will Also Discover:

    • The four major types of stretches and how to get the most out of them.
    • How stretching can refresh your mind and boost your mood.
    • Stretches for releasing tension.
    • The best ways to incorporate a regular stretching routine into your life.

    Don’t wait until you’ve hurt yourself! Start stretching now and get the most out of your body for many years to come!

    Feel great again: Buy It Now!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAce McCloud
    Release dateMar 16, 2017
    ISBN9781386397434
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    Ace McCloud

    Ace McCloud is a full time professional Author dedicated to studying and executing in peak performance strategies, with a specialty in business, health and the world's best success strategies. Ace has become a master at focusing his energy to deliver world class content that is helpful, easy to understand and enjoyable to read. He was born in 1973 and graduated from Salisbury University with degrees in Business and English. Ace has been studying and implementing in self development strategies for the last twenty years, spending thousands of dollars and tremendous amounts of time and energy in this endeavor. His two favorite role models are Tony Robbins and Arnold Schwarzenegger. "It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." - Tony Robbins “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” - Arnold Schwarzenegger "The path to success is to take massive, determined action." - Tony Robbins Ace is a fitness enthusiast, long time body builder, an avid reader and passionate writer. He enjoys writing on subjects that will truly be helpful to thousands of people. Ace has been very successful throughout his life in competitive situations, such as in sales, track and field, games, strength training, running businesses and anything else that he is currently focusing his attention on. Ace has led many teams to victory over the years and during that time has acquired a powerful set of motivational and leadership skills. Ace Attributes his success to his ability to focus his time, energy and strategic thinking skills to a particular goal in a relentless manner until it has been accomplished. Ace makes a strong effort every day to expand his knowledge so that he can bring you world class content each and every time. You can contact Ace at his website to provide your valuable feedback or to check out his incredible books and products at: www.AcesEbooks.com Thanks for reading!

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      Stretching - Ace McCloud

      Introduction

      I want to thank you and congratulate you for buying the book, Stretching: The Top 100 Best Stretches Of All Time: Increase Flexibility, Gain Strength, Relieve Pain & Prevent Injury.

      Stretching – everyone has heard of it, but is it possible that we don’t understand just how truly important it is?  To stretch is to literally to lengthen your muscles. Stretching is often performed before exercising or when preparing to play a sport or perform in a competition.  However, stretching is much more important than many people think; it can proactively prevent injuries, heal past injuries, and help to maintain a healthy and balanced body. 

      You probably had your first introduction to stretching the same way I did, during gym class at school.  However, now that I have written this book, I’ve come to conclude that the basics of stretching we received in gym class is just a touch of its actual greatness.  If today’s teachers and coaches are still starting class cold with stretching and ending it without, they are shortchanging their students. 

      I am so glad you’ve chosen to read this book, because you will now discover what stretching is all about.  The truth is, the human body is very complex; each part of our bodies has unique muscles designed for specific purposes.  Each of our muscle groups can benefit from stretching and over time a regular stretching routine gives tremendous overall life benefits.

      There is no way you can stretch every muscle group optimally in a single 40-minute class period; if you intend to gain the true benefits of stretching, you will need to pursue it on your own time, for yourself.  This book contains proven steps and strategies that will help you design a stretching routine that works best for you. 

      In the pages that follow, you will discover the amazing benefits of stretching and learn what happens when you neglect it!  This book contains stretches that cover each major part of your body.  You will learn the four basic types of stretches and receive full instructions in stretching out your entire body.  You’ll also discover how to stretch properly and how to keep committed to your routine.  You’ll discover the importance of warming up and will learn how to design a basic warm-up routine to get your body ready for stretching.  Finally, you’ll be provided with some sample stretching routines, ranging from beginning to advanced levels and by the end of this book you’ll know how to create your own stretching routine – one that fits your schedule and your specific needs! 

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      Chapter 1: The Many Benefits of Stretching

      Stretching is a basic and instinctive action that people often engage in automatically.  How many times have you stretched after waking up or after sitting in the same position for a long time?  Although basic stretching comes naturally, its health benefits when practiced deliberately are not very well-known. 

      Incorporating a full stretching routine into your day is just as important for maintaining a strong, healthy body as is a workout routine.  Stretching comes with many benefits, including:

      Maximized flexibility and range of motion throughout your body

      The prevention of muscle strains

      The ability to use everyday motions with minimal discomfort

      The ability to lead an active lifestyle

      Improved balance and coordination

      Improved posture

      Improved skeletal alignment

      The prevention of injuries

      The reduction of muscle soreness

      Faster healing of injuries

      Improved ability to handle stress, minimizing effects of stress on your body

      Improved circulation

      Improved coordination

      What Happens When You Don’t Stretch?

      If you do not stretch your muscles adequately, the most obvious result is increased stiffness and soreness in your muscles.  When your muscles are stretched and relaxed regularly, they are able to smoothly slide over other body parts, giving your body a full range of motion.  However, when your muscles have not been made flexible through stretching, they begin to form fibers that gradually grow denser and denser.  When the fibers grow too thick, due to a lack of movement, your range of motion becomes impaired. 

      It is important to remember that while stretching is important, over-stretching can cause permanent damage to your tendons.  While a muscle can stretch to nearly one and a half times its length, a tendon cannot be stretched beyond 4% of its length.  To prevent possible damage to your tendons, most experts recommend that you hold a stretch no longer than 60 seconds. 

      Stretching is recommended for people of every age.  It is especially important for children to stretch so that their muscles and joints will remain flexible as they develop into adulthood.  Adults also need to stretch to retain full range of motion and to minimize bone loss as they age; for them, stretching is

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