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An updated edition of the best-selling guide on the science of effective stretching—with detailed anatomical illustrations and guidance on proper form, sports injury recovery, and more
The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially...
The multiple stresses of contemporary life—whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology—are increasingly taking a toll on the body. Symptoms range from muscle soreness and pain to pinched nerves to potentially...
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I have muscles where?: Sid's dad told him a funny joke and he laughed so hard that his face began to hurt -- Sid's amazing lungs: Sid runs around frantically trying to get ready for school -- How did my dog do that?: Sid sees his dog Philbert scratching his ear with his hind leg and tries to do it himself -- Now that's using your brain: The brain controls all kinds of things in your body including walking, thinking and getting ready for school.
24) My muscles
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"What do you use with every move you make? Muscles! You use muscles to do a cartwheel and lift a pencil. But they also help your heart beat, help you breathe, and work to break down food in your tummy. What could be mightier than muscles? Explore what's inside you with fun text, bright pictures, and lively illustrations"--
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"Just think - everything you do (and think!) - is handled by the extraordinary computer inside your head. Your heart beats more than once every second. Ber-boom. What happens to every yummy mouthful from the moment you chew it? How your muscles let you run, jump - or just stay still to read this book! Let the knowledgeable and funny Stickmen show you around - inside you and out! Along the way you'll discover the longest and strongest muscle, how poo...
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"This guide combines step-by-step instructions for performing stretches and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles and surrounding structures engaged. The third edition highlights stretches for the major body joint areas. Each stretch includes a list of stretched muscles and specific stretch notes to help learn the best way to execute the stretch. The book also includes stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility,...
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Learn how to improve one's physique, build lean muscle, and increase strength with this all-in-one glute training system. Through descriptive narrative, step-by-step images and illustrations, and easy-to-follow training programs, Contreras, the Glute Guy, distills the science and art of glute training into one comprehensive manual.
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"Muscles help us move from place to place, but they also help important parts of our bodies work, keeping us alive and well! This engaging volume helps readers of many ages and levels understand how the muscular system works-from its processes to the different kinds of muscles humans have. Accessible text supports lower-level readers, while eye-catching images and interesting fact boxes emphasize key concepts related to upper elementary science curricula....