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"Stretch to Win" by the Fredericks
Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:38 am
by Shafpocalypse Now
A very comprehensive approach to flexibility.
Very hands on and practical.
I'll post more as I finish it.
It provides a complete system, which includes documenting ROM and trigger points, and self myofacial release, and stretches.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:59 pm
by Shafpocalypse Now
OK. This is a kick ass book. For $20 it's an excellent value for the materials it covers.
I highly recommmend it.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:49 pm
by kallistos
Any idea how it compares to Kurz's book?
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:29 pm
by Shafpocalypse Now
No. Except it probably gives you more guidelines.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:37 pm
by Dave
How about to Pavel's stretching stuff??
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:27 pm
by Shafpocalypse Now
I'd say that it chimes in with what Pavel says, however, it goes into more depth than Pavel does, wrt developing a stretching system unique to your needs.
What I like:
-approach to improving soft tissue quality with self-myofascial release techniques
-core "routines" that flow together like the YRG stuff flows together.
-focus on using the breathing cycle to sink deeper into the stretch
For the money, it provides you with much more info than Pavel did.
Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:25 pm
by drwillis
It is now under $14 at amazon.com
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:17 pm
by Abandoned by Wolves
Shaf wrote:
For the money, it provides you with much more info than Pavel did.
I saw this title at Borders yesterday, and I'd have to agree with that. Now if only they'd come out with a DVD...
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:16 am
by Shafpocalypse Now
They've got one, check the Human Kinetics website.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:38 pm
by cbel413
I just ordered the DVD. Amazon.com has it too and the shipping is cheaper.
Flexibility for Sports Performance DVD
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:14 pm
by bstrong
The Stretch to Win System is the best! I've been through their program and can say that I've been completely blown away by how immediately effective it is at improving flexibility without ANY pain.
I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.
http://www.thomasstrong.com
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:47 pm
by stosh
bstrong wrote:I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.
Dude, you look pretty beefy, so please don't take this personally, but for the sake of all that's holy, please don't say 'my clients' here. Sounds too much like Zzzzzzz or a roadside spa.
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:08 pm
by beefheart
elrodjr wrote:bstrong wrote:I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.
Dude, you look pretty beefy, so please don't take this personally, but for the sake of all that's holy, please don't say 'my clients' here. Sounds too much like Zzzzzzz or a roadside spa.
Dude, don't fuck with Tom Strong.
Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:31 pm
by GoDogGo!
BeefHeart wrote:elrodjr wrote:bstrong wrote:I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.
Dude, you look pretty beefy, so please don't take this personally, but for the sake of all that's holy, please don't say 'my clients' here. Sounds too much like Zzzzzzz or a roadside spa.
Dude, don't fuck with Tom Strong.
So who's the babe with the purple shinguards, goofy helmet, and hyoooge knockers?
GDG!