Super Joints: Russian Longevity Secrets for Pain-Free Movement, Paperback – January 1, 2010

I foolishly injured my left shoulder a few months ago. With this injury, I lost a lot of ROM on my left shoulder, I suffered sudden and sharp pain, and the usual "frozen" joint syndrome. I picked up a copy of Pavel's "Super Joints" book; I had heard of this book before but, frankly, didn't give it much attention. Well, with the injury in mind, I gave SJ a second more thorough look. I decided to try the first of the 1-17 drills. Well, surprise! Not only did my shoulder started feeling better from the first few practices, my entire body began to appreciate the daily 'recharge'. Very soon, I became addicted to SJ and I now feel like a million-bucks. The entire SJ drills are well described and easy to follow. As an additional companion, I also picked up Pavel's "Relax into Stretch." I now alternate days with SJ and RIS. On Pavel's website ... is an article on how to incorporate Tai-Chi/Qigong, even Yoga, synergistically with the SJ experience.I heartily recommend SJ for its simplicity, usefulness and practicality. One can easily add it before (or after) a weight and strength-training workout, incorporate it with body-weight only Calisthenics circuit, or a classic Russian Kettlebell program. Or ALL of it, if one is so inclined. <smile>Either way, Super Joints is an excellent program.

A wealth of knowledge is in here, although as I've noticed with a lot of Pavel's books, there is a lot of advertising. Wade through that, and this is a great supplemental book. Not stellar on it's own. I got this with Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle, Convict Conditioning, The Naked Warrior, and You Are Your Own Gym. Together, they make a powerful pack for fitness.Guess now I'm advertising...:{

Super Joints with its companion DVD is a really great complement to “Relax into Stretch” and its companion DVD.Pavel is an absolute master of presenting very dense information in a very succinct, easy to follow and easy to begin to implement manner. Beyond his commitment to sifting through loads of Soviet research and making the data available to the world, his ability to communicate otherwise opaque information so clearly—in my opinion, is arguably his greatest strength.This is a manual that you will likely read through quickly, but then refer to repeatedly as you work through and develop these exercises.

It works! My physical strength and flexibility is up!! I feel very, very good.I am a pioneer missionary in Thailand, I am constantly on the look out for simple and totally effective methods on how to improve life. I learned a lot from this book! Thumbs up. I have myself discovered "secrets" how to improve my life, I have written two Kindle books myself: one on gum disease (An Amazing Alternative Treatment for Periodontal Disease) and one on the, as I describe them, best body deodorant in the world (ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT CRYSTAL DEODORANT). So, as an expert on real life secrets and improvements I can tell: I LOVE THIS BOOK!

This book offers some stretching drills and some calisthenic routines. Could be useful for those who are starting out on an exercise program and some of the exercises may improve your flexibility. The author's opinions on a few routines(squars and neck exercises) are not supported or substantiated by any research or any authority. Overall it has some useful advice and tips, but it is not an authoritative work.

Love all of Pavel's books. Nobody can distill complicated subjects into simple terms with the right amount of humor to keep you giggling and intrigued at the same time. While this book isnt his most focused subject, it's a great collection on the subject of joint and muscle flexibilty. Worth the read 👍

Some great exercises here and the basic routine is a great way to start the morning or limber up before exercise. Compared to his other books the layout is a bit scattershot, which is why this is 4 rather than 5 stars.

Pavel is my guru in sport, he is precise, intelligent, interesting, super professional. Recommended to every person in every age, in any level.