Stretchfit
stretch fit
karen mcconnell
EXTENT:
128pp
FORMAT:
210mm x 160mm (6.25in x 8.25 in)
BINDING:
Paperback with flaps
ILLUSTRATIONS:
Over 150
WORDS:
17,000
Dr. Karen McConnell is Associate Professor at the School of Education and Movement Studies at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington, where she teaches courses on Nutrition, Health, and Performance, Health Psychology, and Teaching Methods of Fitness Activities. Her research and advisory activities focus on women’s health, eating disorders, body image, and weight-related issues. She has served on the advisory and editorial boards of the Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal and has acted as consultant to various health and fitness organisations.
Stretch Fit
is a comprehensive guide to achieving greater levels of flexibility and fitness through stretching. As a low-impact exercise, stretching is kinder to your joints than most other exercise routines, which makes it an ideal way for people of all ages and abilities to get regular workouts.
Whether you’re an absolute beginner, someone who maintains a regular exercise program, or a participant in competitive sports, you’ll find that Stretch Fit
gives you the advice and information you need to maintain and improve your fitness level. Stretching exercises will also provide relief from aches and pains associated with daily living. Graded training programs take you from a complete beginner’s routine all the way to top-level competition fitness schedules. Author Karen McConnell includes valuable advice on maintaining a balanced exercise program, which includes cardio exercise routines. She also offers information on diet and nutrition, and advises on starting out with the routine that best suits your personal fitness level. Daily logs will help you gauge your weekly progress at beginner level, intermediate level, and upper level.
