Flex, don't stretch
Description
Flex, Don't Stretch provides a detailed overview of how to develop total-body flexibility by flexing, rather than stretching, the muscles of the body. The video reviews the three basic positions and movements that are a prerequisite for a functional program for developing flexibility. In an easy-to-understand manner, the video explains and demonstrates a flexibility program, complete with exercises that address the key muscles of the body--from feet to fingertips.
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50 min
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Date of Publication
2008
Database
Alexander Street
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