Master the Art of Running: Raising your performance with the Alexander Technique
by Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields
“If a runner told you that they’d been injury-free for 15 years you’d want to know their secret. Fortunately, Malcolm Balk wants to let us in on his.”
Runner’s World, November 2000
Master the Art of Running is based on the proven principles of the Alexander Technique, which encourage good use of the body and greater awareness of the way it functions. Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields show the reader how to achieve and maintain fitness without injury and how to overcome self-imposed limitations to enjoyable and successful running. A variety of personal accounts and more than 40 carefully selected photographs enhance this practical and inspirational guide.
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Master the Art of Working Out: Raising your performance with the Alexander Technique
by Malcolm Balk and Andrew Shields
Master the Art of Working Out offers a radically new approach to fitness training. Using the principles of the Alexander Technique, which places the fundamentals of coordination, balance and posture above everything else, the authors teach us how to make exercise more thoughtful and more stimulating by looking at working out as an art rather than just a means to an end. The book is crammed with illustrations and tips on how to enhance your skills – whether you are a dedicated gym-goer or a first-time exerciser