"Maximizing THE Arthritis Cure"
by:
Jason Theodosakis, M.D., M.S., M.P.H.,
Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., and Barry Fox, PH.D.
(A #One New York Times Bestseller)
Available from St. Martin's Paperbacks*

(Chapter 4 'Biomechanics, Stretching, and Balance' = page 61, etc. :)
"A Thirty-second stretch can be more significantly more effective
than one held for fifteen seconds or less."

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"Optimum Performance Training,' for the Fitness Professional"
(Chapter 6 = Intergrated Flexiblity Training)--pages 240, 241,
etc. :)
"NASM"

"HOLD STRETCH FOR 20 -- 30 SECONDS"

Wishing all Really Happy Holidays*
just me,
Freddie
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--- In Certified-Personal-Trainer@yahoogroups.com, fredysfitness@a...
wrote:
> Hi EveryOne & All**** :)
>
> Anyway->
> A little more on stretching plus the link to the rest of the
article*
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> Your muscles ache from a good stretch. This is quite normal and is
> part of the process. Stretching has seemingly been with us and
> particular with athletes since the beginning of time.
>
> A very key point to good stretching is to hold the stretch for at
> least seventeen seconds.   This is a pearl of wisdom gleaned from 
a
> ballet teacher a few years back.    She said that any stretch under
> 17 seconds was just not effective.
>
> The 17 second rule is exceeded in the high intensity Bikram's yoga
> where stretches are held for about 30 seconds.
> Read the rest of this great article at
> http://www.emaxhealth.com/43/969.html
>
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>
> Wishing Ya-All Very The Best Always**** :)
>
> Just me,
> Freddie