Self-Massage for Athletes

Features

• Perfect Paperback: 176 pages
• Published by: Two Hand Press, LLC; First edition February 10, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0977608603
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0977608607
• Book Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

MountainBikeTales.com, Dec. 2006
We're confident that athletes of any skill level will benefit by having Rich Poley's great work in their collection. The results of applying the techniques within are immediate.

body & brain Magazine, Winter Issue 2006
While massage professionals may flick a wrist at its simplicity, Self-Massage for Athletes informs and entertains, making massage accessible to everyone, even if it is self-administered.

Reader Reviews
OK, so I am not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I do try to exercise frequently and I do get normal aches and pains. And who doesn't love a massage? Rich Poley has designed a book that has a little something in it for everyone. Whether you are a tri-athlete or a couch warmer, there are massages in this book, probably more than a few that you can use regularly. The book has twenty chapters broken into three parts: Part 1: Why Every Athlete Needs Massage Part 2: Learning Self Massage Part 3: Going Deeper: Getting More From Your Massage The steps to self-massage are very straightforward, detailed and easy to follow. Beyond the How To instructions of self-massage, there is a lot of information regarding the human body, the muscles, endorphins, circulation, acupressure points, etc. Some of the contents and steps are a little repetitive, but overall I found this to be a very interesting and informative book and one I will benefit from repeatedly. Does it replace the good time feelings of being massaged by someone else? No, but it's a powerful and very handy substitute. Comments (18) | | (Report this)