Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young Again With Undulation

by Anita Boser

Whether you're 16, 36 or 65, an athlete or a couch potato, coordinated or a klutz, Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young Again with Undulation shows how just 10 minutes a day can make a difference in how you feel. Anita Boser provides easy-to-follow guidelines and photographs for 52 simple exercises that will allow you to move more comfortably. Try a different exercise every week and in 12 months, you're sure to feel better. Wherever you ache, undulation will provide relief—naturally, without medication, without equipment, without expense.

146 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an opportunity to review this book.

I was drawn to this book because title intrigued me. First off, I have never heard the word “undulate” before. I looked it up and it means to “move with a smooth wavelike motion”. I liked the sound of that. And secondly, I am 60 years old and starting to feel my age so the idea of relieving the stiffness and the stress brought on by that was one that really appealed to me.

I immediately resonated with the author’s beginning instructions. Any exercise program is intimidating to me so I appreciated that she understood that we need to start easy and set realistic expectations. I loved her explanation of “pain” and how she made me understand the importance of not ignoring it. Throughout the book she reminds us to be patient and to pay careful attention to each movement and how it makes our body feel. I have started slowly with the exercises and am enjoying them quite a bit. They are completely doable for me. Her instructions are clear and concise and the illustrations are very helpful.

I am really excited that I discovered this little gem and my hope is to increase my “personal range of motion and ease”. I would recommend it to beginners like me or anyone looking for an accompaniment to their exercise regime. It has already become a valuable resource that I will be using for quite some time.

[Paul Franco · Rating 4 out of 5]

An easier gentler version of yoga for those of us whose bodies are winding down.
As with all self-help books, be it mental or physical, the first part tries to convince you why you need this. Some of them are actually well-pointed, such as the difference between pain caused by regular physical labor and internal injury. There’s also the difference between small and large movements, as well as an explanation as to who really is in charge, the mind or the body. One line really made me laugh: eels have powerful strong cores, because that’s all they have. Eels can’t fall back on arms and legs.
Obviously it takes a while to feel the effects and benefits of any physical regimen, so I can’t tell you how successful this is yet, but I can recommend this book just for the names of the exercises, some of which genuinely made me laugh out loud:
Hip hiker—Octopus—Paint your head with the floor—Follow the music—Tailbone penmanship—Coffee grinder—Caressed by waves—Barber pole—Tree tops—Train cars—Speed bump—Inchworm—Snake charmer—Tornado.
There’s an appendix that lists the exercises alphabetically.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book encourages readers to increase movement of their spines to ensure health and reduce the chance of pain. There are examples provided of different types of moves, starting from very simple and developing to more complex. Photos are provided to help describe the movements. The beginning of the book explains the reason behind movement to increase spinal flexibility, but most of the book consists of specific exercises, including a section for people with injuries or health concerns.

I tried some movement a few times when my back was feeling stiff and sore and it worked. Immediately I felt better. While it was a cure-all, there was some stiffness and pain left, the discomfort was reduced by 80% after about a minute or so of movement. I'm sold on the concept.

A digital copy was provided to me by by the publisher. The review is my own.

[Renee Wood · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a copy of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I found Undulation: Relieve Stiffness and Feel Young to be a great resource for gentle exercise / stretching to help those who may have lost flexibility or mobility. The stretches are easily done, and instruction is detailed. I also found it to be an informative tool for analyzing what's going on with your muscles, and helpful in deciding which exercises to do for the best outcome. I will be recommending this to all of my patients.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

This approach wakes up your exercise and relaxation routine with a new way of thinking about the connectivity of your body systems. The exercises are simple to do, and easily understood, and could be adapted for different abilities and skill levels.

[kelly propst · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great movement

Anita’s images and descriptions of movements are detailed and helpful. Great book for all ages with limited movements in the body.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

An informative read and all aimed at helping to create a more supple and flexible body. Definitely worth picking up and getting tips from it.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having never heard the word, undulation, I was not clear about the book topic initially. After taking time to read the book, however, I am excited to share the book and the exercises with colleagues and friends.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful for rehabilitation, mobility restoring, decrease chronic pain!
I spend many hours sitting in front of the computer, and although I do daily Qigong and exercise, there are times that have body ache. In my youth I suffered a motorcycle accident and since then I have chronic pain in my neck and waist.
This book has been very illustrative for me, with simple movements I can mobilize my entire spine and relax my waist, neck and shoulders, and get rid of the pain! I am constantly looking to improve my quality of life and this book has provided me with valuable information to develop more health and body awareness.
In addition to the aforementioned benefits, mobility also plays a part in the development of intelligence, maintains brain health and delays the onset of conditions such as Azhaimer, memory loss. We are creatures that evolve in movement and another gift that you get from practicing the undulation movement is a generalized pleasant sensation!
It is a book suitable for health professionals and all people, whether they are only interested in sustaining their physical health, or who have pain due to injuries, age, sedentary lifestyle, a job that requires spending a lot of time sitting or standing, ... excellent for regaining joint mobility!
My gratitude to the Publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to review the book