stretching equipment

[Goju_boi]

what stretching equipment would any of u recomend?or should I just do it the old fashioned way by myself on the floor?

[Pacificshore]

Well if you could afford one, check out the Century one. Many years back, I had one of the original ones they had, and I found it to be helpful, especially as I got older. Unfortunately it found itself under the front tire of my SUV Never got a replacement tho

[ranger1100ky]

Best INITIAL EQUIPMENT you can get...

GOOD reference books on stretching PROPERLY.

Sang H. Kim has a great book on stretching for TKD

And a fella by the last name of Anderson, has a great one out on stretching for all sports and activities.

Some 'machines' are okay as a helper... BUT...

If you don't stretch PROPERLY and SAFELY... both WITH and WITHOUT the machine...

Then having a machine will only mean you get hurt faster.

Century has good machines... and is in my estimation, one of the most reputable vendors available to martial artists, bar none.

NOW... I'll throw this in, just for the heck of it...

http://www.diversifiedsports.com/main.html

I knew the man personally, who invented that Isomaxx thing... he instructed at my school for a while, many years back when he was a 3rd degree.

Not sure if that Isomaxx works or not... I've never tried it...

I don't use any 'props' or 'machines' to assist me in my stretching, beyond perhaps a simple folding chair for support here and there.

But... I wish you luck... some machines are 'okay' (including the century products), but really, they're not NECESSARY to create a good stretching program for yourself, where you use nothing but your floor, and maybe a bar on the wall to hold on to, for dynamic stretching.

Stretch 'gently' and safely.

Paul

[Goju_boi]

thanks for the info,and as for the isomaxx I don't know if I would spend $50 on ropes but the books do intigue me,how much are the books you recomended me and is that TKD book only about stretching or also about TKD?

[ranger1100ky]

Ahh... here we go...

These links go to Amazon...

This one, is the book...

"Stretching", by Bob and Jean Anderson...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0936070226/qid=1118235031/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/002-2230009-1772868?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

It's perfect for someone needing solid knowledge in the fine art of safe and gentle stretching for all sports.

Now THIS book.... was written by Sang H. Kim,

"Ultimate Flexibility: A complete guide to stretching for martial arts"

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1880336839/qid=1118235031/sr=8-2/ref=pd_csp_2/002-2230009-1772868?v=glance&s=books&n=507846

I recommend BOTH books... You should be able to find them in your local bookstore...(Just peek on the Amazon site to get a look at the covers so you know what you're looking for.

Now the book by Master Kim... doesn't get into TKD techniques much... he covers some aspects of static and dynamic stretching... and honestly... I recommend his book HIGHLY, because he does take time to educate you, not just on the exercises... but HOW they work, and what physiological factors come into play in human flexibility and care of muscles.

As for cost... I think I paid 17 bucks for Stretching... and about 20 bucks for Ultimate Flexibility.

Best of luck.

[Sam]

try Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz - its works really well....

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0940149451/qid=1118302494/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-3086404-1442404

[Goju_boi]

try Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz - its works really well....

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0940149451/qid=1118302494/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-3086404-1442404

isn't that the book that promises splits and high kicks without stretching?

[hawkfish]

isn't that the book that promises splits and high kicks without stretching?

No, you still have to stretch. The thing he says is that you can do high kicks and splits without warmup.

It really is a great book and my flexibility has improved a good amount in a short time since I started following his instructions.

[BullsEye]

I've had success with the Versaflex. There's a new, improved model out as well. You can find it here: https://www.bullseyefitness.com under Stands & Harware at $50.00 cheaper than Century.

Stretching by Bob Anderson is an excellent resource as well! Good luck!

BullsEye

[Goju_boi]

I've had success with the Versaflex. There's a new, improved model out as well. You can find it here: https://www.bullseyefitness.com under Stands & Harware at $50.00 cheaper than Century.

Stretching by Bob Anderson is an excellent resource as well! Good luck!

BullsEye

it looks good but I don't know if i want to spend that much money on that.