Achieving Flexibility of Mind and Body with the Alexander Technique
A personal account by a student of this method.
http://www.angelfire.com/realm2/billross/Alexander Technique - Taking the Pressure off your Body
A short introduction to this method of enhancing flexibility, balance and coordination.
http://alexandertechnique.com/articles/atrobert
Biostretch.com
Stretching for individuals with Back pain. Information and other helpful links.
http://www.biostretch.com
Centering Concepts
Audio visual aids for the practice of stretching, neditation, relaxation and stress management.
http://www.centeringconcepts.com/
Changing Shape
Free on-line stretching program.
http://www.changingshape.com/exercise/flexibility/
Deep Slow Easy Stretching and Fitness
Step-by-step deep slow easy breathing online.
http://www.deepsloweasy.com
Dynamic Movement Products
Sretch band equipment for dance, therapy and exercise.
http://www.dyenamicmovement.com
e-Stretch - 1 minute desktop Yoga
Stretching program you can use at your desk.
http://www.e-stretch.net/
EvolutionHealth.com
Flexibility and stretching 2 tape video set that focuses on functional flexibility.
http://www.evolutionhealth.com
Feldenkrais at Home
Integrative relaxing movements for sensory-motor learning, optimal posture, health and pleasure, back care, sports performance.
http://www.feldenkraisathome.com
Flexibility and the Alexander Technique
How the Alexander Technique can help improve your flexibility
http://postureguide.com/articles/flexibility
FlexTrain
Video and information on an orthopedic and sports physician recommended flexibility training program.
http://www.flextrain.com
Good Moves
Exercise program for arthritis sufferers emphasizing flexibility from the University of Missouri.
http://www.muhealth.org/~arthritis/goodmove.html
Innerself Magazine: Stretchin'
Article about the benefits of stretching by Carla Inniss, a Hatha yoga and meditation instructor.
http://www.innerself.com/Magazine/Fitness/Stretchin.htm
Movin with Marty' - Stretching: Do It, But Do It Right
One-page article on how to stretch properly.
http://www.coastside.net/USERS/runner/articles/stretch2.html
Muscular Flexibility
Description, tests and measurements.
http://www.pec.brocku.ca/~hsac/tests/flex.html
Pool Exercise Program
Exercises to help increase and maintain joint flexibility, strengthen and tone muscles, increase endurance and maintain healthy joint function.
http://www.waterexercise.com
Stretch to Win
Flexibility training system designed to enhance athletic performance.
http://www.stretchtowin.com/
Stretching & Flexibility - Interactive Fitness Software Program
Interactive Stretching Program available on CD-ROM. Stretching for Fitness, Rehabilitation and to help prevent Sports Injury.
http://www.savvyknowledge.com/fitness_software/stretching_and_flexibility.htm
Stretching and Flexibility
A very comprehensive collection of resources by Brad Appleton.
http://stretching.bradapp.net/
Stretching and Flexibility - Types of Stretching
Comprehensive guide to dynamic and static stretching categories.
http://www.bath.ac.uk/~masrjb/Stretch/stretching_4.html
Stretching and Flexibility: How to Work with your Stretch Reflex
Lots of good information and links.
http://home.sprynet.com/~holtrun/stretch.htm
Stretching Exercise page The Fitness Habit Website
Information and how-to's on stretching and back strengthening.
http://home.earthlink.net/~fitness_habit/3_Stretching.htm
Stretching Exercises
Instructions from a certified aerobics instructor.
http://k2.kirtland.cc.mi.us/~balbachl/stretch.htm
Stretching for Tai Chi Chuan and Wu Shu
Good stretching advice for practitoners of the martial arts.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/taichi%5Fwushu/stretching.html
Stretching, flexibility and back pain
Information on stretching exercises for flexibility and back pain by Spine-Health.com.
http://www.spine-health.com/topics/conserv/overview/exercise/ex01.html
Synergetics
Exercise designed to help people with knee, hip and back injuries.
http://www.pocketgym.com
Synergy Fitness News
Stretching exercises for the non-flexible.
http://www.readysetgofitness.com/newsletter/13_I_Hate_Stretching.html
Thomas King's Column on Training, Stretching and Flexibility
Several interesting articles on stretching and flexibility.
http://stadion.com/column.html
What is Flexibility and Why Should I Care?
Concise essay on this topic by a personal trainer and professional athlete.
http://www.stayinshape.com/library/weightlifting/flexibility.html
Women Fitness
On-line flexibility program for women.
http://www.womenfitness.net/programs/flexibility/index.htm
Workouts For Women.com
Offering on-line flexibility training through written, audio and video instruction.
http://www.workoutsforwomen.com/stretch.asp
Yoga and Flexibility
How the practice of yoga can help you become more flexible.
http://yoga.org.nz/benefits/physiological_benefits/yoga_flexibility.htm
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