Supple Leopard

Supple Leopard, The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury and Optimizing Athletic Performance

By Kelly Starrett, with Glen Cordoza

The title suggest the theme of this book in that a leopard maintains a suppleness of joint mobility that allows for smooth connected movement.  The book is presented in two sections; the first being a description of proper body alignment and mechanics for Olympic lifting as part of cross-fit training

The emphasis on bracing of the torso at the spine and in the hip and shoulder girdle have direct connection to alignment, mechanics and spiral energy in tai chi.  The second section describes methods for maintaining joint mobility through various fascial massage methods utilizing balls of various size, rollers, bars and elastic bands for opening the joint to increase joint mobility.