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Training For Sport: Improving Flexibility Paul Mason

Training For Sport: Improving Flexibility By Paul Mason

Training For Sport: Improving Flexibility by Paul Mason


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The series aims to introduce aspiring sportspeople to a foundation in sports science in order to succeed at their chosen discipline.

Training For Sport: Improving Flexibility Summary

Training For Sport: Improving Flexibility by Paul Mason

While all sports use a combination of flexibility, endurance, strength and speed, one of these is usually dominates over the others, depending on the sport. This series introduces each of these physical qualities by way of the sports they are most important for. The series includes: Profiles of sportspeople whose sport fits into the category - how they train and how this is reflected in their physique Training programmes Cross-training activities Nutrition and recipes Cross-curricular elements covering science, food technology and sport

About Paul Mason

Paul Mason's interest in writing stems from his childhood when he won the Scripture Prize in his last year at Primary School. He now is an experienced freelance writer and editor of a variety of children's information books, with subjects including extreme sports, geography and travel. He has a degree in anthropology, has worked in Turkey and taught English as a foreign language. Paul is a keen sportsman and particularly enjoys surfing, mountain biking and snowboarding.

Table of Contents

Bend your body Flexibility in sport Joint structure Muscles Flexibility and technique How to stretch Static stretching Passive stretching Dynamic stretching Assisted stretching Warming up Warming down Hydration and nutrition Glossary Further information Index

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GOR012420330
9780750261401
0750261404
Training For Sport: Improving Flexibility by Paul Mason
Used - Like New
Hardback
Hachette Children's Group
2010-07-08
32
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