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PREFACE by Claudio Tozzi President, Natural Body-building Federation, Journalist
Olympian's News Magazine
In every text on Sports Physiology, one hears that muscular lengthening
is very achievable up until the ages of 10-13. After 13, we are told, it
becomes extremely difficult to get noticeable results regardless of how
much training one does. Though this may be true to some extent, in this
book David De Angelis illustrates how you may substantially augment your
flexibility even if you did not engage in any specific physical exercises
as a child. I have read numerous books on stretching but I must say that
Power-Flex is the most complete book on the subject that I have come across
in the Italian language.
Each page is crammed with useful information: muscle physiology, illustrated
exercises with wonderful photos depicting the author himself as mentor-practitioner,
thoroughly-detailed tables drawn up by one of Italy's premier draftsmen
(Riccardo Federici), illlustrated exercises utilizing virtual imagery that
are both simple and crystal clear. Last but not least, there is the dynamic
no-nonsense tempo that characterizes De Angelis's style, which makes for
thoroughly enjoyable reading.
Unlike other books to be found on the subject in Italy, De Angelis's book
includes an extensive and impressive bibliography, which serves as a timely
adjunct to the author's personal experience and expertise on flexibility.
After reading this book, everyone will be convinced that it is possible
to make tremendous strides in augmenting one's articular mobility and flexibility
even for those well past their prime. When I read the first draft of this
book, I realized right away that I had come upon something that was extremely
innovative, if not earth-shattering, and I immediately asked David De Angelis's
permission to include it as part of the 'required essential reading' for
the Natural Body-Building Foundation. I did this without hesitation, because
I have always tried to provide my students with the most up-to-date instruction
to be had in Italy. De Angelis is one of the most sought-after instructors
at the A.S.N. BBF?his fascinating lessons on stretching have always been
a favorite with aspiring trainers and physical education teachers.
Very alluring indeed is the author's offer to allow readers to contact him
directly ON-LINE through the most popular Italian site in the field?HYPERLINK
http://www.cyberfitness.net, recommended by the most prestigious computer
magazines such as IL MIO COMPUTER and INTERNET NEWS. In short, this book
has all the makings of becoming an indispensable point of eference for
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