Want to know the best book buy I've ever made? Well, let me narrow that down a bit, because, well, I've bought some pretty great books. So, best fitness book I own . . . this one! When you assert being the "Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance" you've got my attention. Honestly though, this was not a book I just happened upon. Kelly Starrett is a renowned movement specialist I followed for quite a while for making this book buy. I respect his approach to movement - locating the source of problems and mechanical break down above shouting corrective cues and expecting solutions. This book does not disappoint as he has loaded the pages with a hefty dose of his knowledge. It is written in a straight forward terms, so you don't have to be a specialist to understand what he's talking about. They couple the simple language with photos of movement to assist in understanding the content. 99% of us could stand to move better. Healthy movement helps us to prevent injury. The bulk of the time I hear an athlete express discomfort or pain in a movement we are able to break that movement down and uncover how ineffective mechanics are causing improper loading of the body and thus stressing the body during said movement. For instance, low back stress or pain during a deadlift. Mechanically we are not loading the back in the deadlift, it is not made to apply force in order to move a mass. However, our legs are created to lever and lift. Being able to properly engage our bodies in any movement translates into safe mechanics - which means reduced risk of injury. KStar covers the basics of proper execution of the most common movements we use in the garage. He explains proper mechanics of these movements, how to apply force/torque throughout the movement, and common faults with corrections. In addition to explaining proper techniques, this book also provides great mobility work. Mobility is like lubing the engine to keep things functioning properly. This is especially important when we work in strength movement as the fibers in our muscles want to contract and tighten. Being able to maintain good range of motion is vital to our health. We need to be able to bend over and tie our shoes. We need to be able to reach the top shelf. We need to be able to jump out of the way. You get the picture. We need to be able to bend and stretch around to do normal everyday activities. Additionally, if you don't find yourself with a knot in your thigh or tweak in your shoulder, KStar has packed the pages with options for resolution. Not to mention the handy color coded body you can use to find the solutions your need - anterior and posterior to help you navigate! So, if you're looking to increase your knowledge and add some more tools to your belt you should grab this book. Play with some of his theories, test out some new mobility pieces, see how growing your understanding of movement can increase your physical capacity!
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AuthorMy name is Tiffany and I am the owner and trainer at Frank Fitness, a garage gym. I provide workouts to increase/maintain cardiovascular wellness and build strength. My goal is to help athletes maintain life-long wellness. Archives
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