"Stretch to Win" by the Fredericks

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:38 am

A very comprehensive approach to flexibility.

Very hands on and practical.

I'll post more as I finish it.

It provides a complete system, which includes documenting ROM and trigger points, and self myofacial release, and stretches.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 2:59 pm

OK. This is a kick ass book. For $20 it's an excellent value for the materials it covers.

I highly recommmend it.

kallistos · Post by **kallistos** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 4:49 pm

Any idea how it compares to Kurz's book?

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:29 pm

No. Except it probably gives you more guidelines.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 5:37 pm

How about to Pavel's stretching stuff??

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 6:27 pm

I'd say that it chimes in with what Pavel says, however, it goes into more depth than Pavel does, wrt developing a stretching system unique to your needs.

What I like:

-approach to improving soft tissue quality with self-myofascial release techniques
-core "routines" that flow together like the YRG stuff flows together.
-focus on using the breathing cycle to sink deeper into the stretch

For the money, it provides you with much more info than Pavel did.

drwillis · Post by **drwillis** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:25 pm

It is now under $14 at amazon.com

Abandoned by Wolves · Post by **Abandoned by Wolves** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 7:17 pm

Shaf wrote:
For the money, it provides you with much more info than Pavel did.

I saw this title at Borders yesterday, and I'd have to agree with that. Now if only they'd come out with a DVD...

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 1:16 am

They've got one, check the Human Kinetics website.

cbel413 · Post by **cbel413** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:38 pm

I just ordered the DVD. Amazon.com has it too and the shipping is cheaper.

Flexibility for Sports Performance DVD

bstrong · Post by **bstrong** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:14 pm

The Stretch to Win System is the best! I've been through their program and can say that I've been completely blown away by how immediately effective it is at improving flexibility without ANY pain.

I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.

http://www.thomasstrong.com

stosh · Post by **stosh** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 6:47 pm

bstrong wrote:I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.

Dude, you look pretty beefy, so please don't take this personally, but for the sake of all that's holy, please don't say 'my clients' here. Sounds too much like Zzzzzzz or a roadside spa.

beefheart · Post by **beefheart** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 8:08 pm

elrodjr wrote:
bstrong wrote:I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.
Dude, you look pretty beefy, so please don't take this personally, but for the sake of all that's holy, please don't say 'my clients' here. Sounds too much like Zzzzzzz or a roadside spa.

Dude, don't fuck with Tom Strong.

GoDogGo! · Post by **GoDogGo!** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 10:31 pm

BeefHeart wrote:
elrodjr wrote:
bstrong wrote:I've increased hamstring flexibility in some of my clients by over 12inches in 1 session while only stretching the hamstrings minimally.
Dude, you look pretty beefy, so please don't take this personally, but for the sake of all that's holy, please don't say 'my clients' here. Sounds too much like Zzzzzzz or a roadside spa.
Dude, don't fuck with Tom Strong.

So who's the babe with the purple shinguards, goofy helmet, and hyoooge knockers?

GDG!