Frederick Ann - Stretch to Win

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Frederick, Ann, 1961- author. | Frederick, Chris, 1958- author.

Title: Stretch to win / Ann Frederick, Christopher Frederick.

Description: Second edition. | Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2017] |

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2016053484 (print) | LCCN 2016053879 (ebook) | ISBN

9781492515786 (book) | ISBN 9781492551546 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Stretching exercises.

Classification: LCC RA781.63 .F74 2017 (print) | LCC RA781.63 (ebook) | DDC

613.7/182--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016053484

ISBN: 978-1-4925-1578-6 (print)

Copyright 2017, 2006 by Ann Frederick and Christopher Frederick

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This publication is written and published to provide accurate and authoritative information relevant to the subject matter presented. It is published and sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, medical, or other professional services by reason of their authorship or publication of this work. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.

Notice: Permission to reproduce the following material is granted to instructors and agencies who have purchased Stretch To Win, Second Edition: pp. 95-99. The reproduction of other parts of this book is expressly forbidden by the above copyright notice. Persons or agencies who have not purchased Stretch to Win, Second Edition may not reproduce any material.

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Photograph (cover): petesaloutos/iStock/Getty Images

Photographs (interior): Human Kinetics

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Illustrator: Bruce Hogarth

Illustrations: Ann Frederick and Christopher Frederick (pages 26-29, 31-34, 84, 85, 96, and 97); all other illustrations Human Kinetics, unless otherwise noted

Printer: Sheridan Books

We thank the Stretch to Win Institute in Tempe, Arizona, for assistance in providing the location for the photo shoot for this book.

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We dedicate this book to all those who seek more understanding about the human body, particularly how to assess and improve mobility for functional performance in sports, fitness, and life. It is also dedicated to those who have not been able to find optimal solutions for their pain or dysfunction and are willing to give this book a chance to provide relief and a lifelong strategy for success.

The journey that led to the development of our technique was in progress more than 40 years, and it will continue for as long as we practice and teach; therefore, there are many people to thank. This book would not have been possible without my beloved husband, Chris. He was instrumental in the entire creative process, and he has been my true partner. We have spent countless hours working together on the book, side by side on our dueling laptops, without a single disagreement. Although I spent many years studying the science of flexibility and stretching people before we met in 1998, his inspiration, guidance, support, vision, and love transformed my work and helped it evolve into what is today.

I especially want to thank my parents for having always been there for me, believing in me, and supporting all my dreams and endeavors. My mom taught me that I could become anything I desired as long as I kept my feet planted firmly on the earth and my spirit reaching for the heavens. My father advised me to find a special niche, become the very best at it, and never stop improving. I know they were proud of what I created and they smile down on me knowing I am living my dream.

Numerous influences have culminated in the beliefs Chris and I share about stretching and flexibility as a means of tapping into human potential, beginning with our mutual backgrounds in dance and movement. I began dance training at the age of 4, and Chris began dancing at the age of 10. I extend my thanks to the many dance teachers and students I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 40 years for providing endless inspiration as to all the possibilities that exist in movement and flexibility.

Special thanks to Tim McClellan and Rich Wenner, who introduced me to the world of strength and conditioning at Arizona State University in 1995. They gave me a chance to develop my techniques into a functional flexibility that transferred to the field for athletes. This opened the door to my being chosen as the flexibility specialist for the 1996 U.S. mens Olympic wrestling team. The experience of working with athletes of this caliber set the benchmark for the role that sport-specific flexibility can have in athletic success.

I must thank my many clients over the nearly 20 years I ran my clinic for believing and trusting in my work. By sharing their lives and providing feedback, they have participated in the development and growth of my vision. They have taught me a great deal about the many differences and similarities in the human body and about its unlimited potential.

A very special thank-you to my athletes for the time, trust, and devotion they have invested in me over the years. They have truly inspired me to continue improving the methods of stretching to help them reach their performance, prevent injuries, and achieve health and fitness goals. It has been an honor and a privilege to be a small part of their careers.

Last, but most important, is a heartfelt thank-you that I lovingly send out to all our students and our teaching teams in the United States and Canada. We have closed our clinic since writing the first edition of this book; we are now dedicating our time to teaching and writing. My present focus is how to best educate and inspire our students, teachers, and readers. The people who bring us joy and fulfillment are those whose lives have been influenced by our work, both professionally and personally. I feel truly blessed to have touched so many lives and to have those people touch and change so many more.