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UPLOADER COMMENTSThis book has a five star rating on amazon, and is ideal for those who do not know how to stretch. It has even a chapter on testing your flexibility to estabilish your stretching routine.It does not matter if you are a computer geek or an athlete: you need to dedicate some time to this.I strongly advice you to, before to static stretch, work on your soft tissue. Here are the guidelines:A) Use a foam roller first. Here goes the link to the instructions:http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=475832B) Next, do a search for, and work on the trigger points of the muscle that you intend to stretch. (here is a book about it: ) C) Finally, static stretch the muscle you worked.The rationality of this approach can be grasped here (the article has some drills as well): http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1259323Follow these guidelines and erase your pain!Note: Immediatly before lifting weights, you should not static stretch (except the hip flexors, traps I and II, and levator scapulae) . Dynamic flexibility drills are the recommended ones, and elib has two excellent resources about it: 1) Lower Body: Magnificent Mobility 2) Upper Body: Inside-Out other product files I uploaded are available here:1) ) ) free to send me a pm if I can help you out.READ – GRASP – APPLY – PERSIST – AND ACHIEVE! ABOUT THE BOOKDid you long ago learn to fear and dread stretching because of overbearing P.E. teachers who forced you to touch your toes? It doesn’t have to be that way anymore. Stretching is a powerful tool that can bring you new ease of movement, an increase in your physical capabilities, and deep composure that requires you to do nothing more than breathe. You can always have access to it—and best of all, it’s free!Stretching for Dummies shows you that stretching is actually easy to do—and reveals how you can reap the amazing benefits of stretching anywhere, anytime. It explains in simple terms how you can stand taller, look thinner, keep stress from getting the best of you, keep your muscles from feeling achy, and nip injuries in the bud. You’ll discover:    *      The why’s, where’s, when’s, and how’s of letting loose and snapping back    *      How to keep from hurting yourself    *      The benefits of stretching with a partner    *      How to target specific areas: such as head, shoulders, knees, and toes    *      The art of breathing correctly    *      How to use stretching to sooth lower back pain    *      Stretches to start and end your day right    *      Stretches you can do at your desk    *      Stretches for various stages of life—including stretches for kids and seniorsThis easy-to-use reference also includes a list of ten surprising around-the house stretching accessories, along with ten common aches and pain that stretching can help. Regardless of how old or young you are, Stretching for Dummies will introduce you to a kinder and gentler form of flexibility that will reduce that nagging tension and tenderness in your muscles and truly make you feel good all over. CUSTOMER REVIEWS5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book, April 11, 2007By P. Scerbo “P.Scerbo” (San Diego, California United States)Book is excellent for those of us who don’t have a clue about stretches5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, May 6, 2007By TLS (Philadelphia, PA)This book has a variety of good stretches. They are well explained and well illustrated. They even have a special section on stretches that can be done at your desk.   5.0 out of 5 stars Let’s all stretch!, March 8, 2007By Prime Timer “PT” (Wilmington DE USA) This is a great book for covering stretches for all the places that need it. Also covers why and how we should stretch. A big help.http://www.amazon.com/Stretching-Dummies-Health-Fitness/dp/0…