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Stretching Scientifically
Thomas Kurz · 1987
A classic flexibility training manual from the martial arts and physical culture world.
Why it belongs
Useful historically for flexibility methods, but should be updated against modern stretching evidence and safety language.
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Read the reference first; buy only if it answers a real question for your body or practice.
Why read it
A classic in the flexibility shelf, but not a final word. Use it as a historical/practical reference and update claims through current evidence.
Key idea
Flexibility is trained through methods, dose, and nervous-system response, not just force.
Try this
Try a low-intensity mobility exposure and track next-day response before increasing intensity.
Best for
- Flexibility-interested readers
- Mobility method history
Read with caution
- Aggressive stretching can backfire
- Older claims and protocols need review
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