15-Minute Stretch: Four 15-Minute Workouts for Flexibility, Posture, and Strength

Description

Fit exercise into your busy life with short but effective stretching programmes. Do the demands of modern life leave you feeling stiff and sore? Do you struggle to find time for exercise? Stress no more: these four 15-minute programmes for beginners offer the versatility and ease of use that busy lifestyles demand. Build these 15-minute stretching routines, that you can do at home with just a mat, into your week to get leaner, more flexible, and stronger than ever before. Clear step-by-step photographs paired with easy-to-follow instructions explain exactly what to do in each move, and targeted "feel-it-here" graphics help you understand which muscles to focus on. At the end of each 15-minute programme there's an at-a-glance summary of the routine. 15-Minute Stretch will inspire you to make exercise a part of your weekly routine, so you soon reap the benefits of enhanced health and fitness. CONTENTS Foreword How to Use this Book Defining the Stretch Muscle Connections Flexibility and Posture Imagery as a Tool Wake up the Stretch Summary FAQs Posture Stretch Summary FAQs Flexibility Stretch Summary FAQs Strength Stretch Summary FAQs Moving On Modify as Needed Stretches for Everyday Life Relaxation Techniques Strategies for Healthy Living Useful Resources Index Acknowledgments