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The Anatomy of Stretching

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Author : Brad Walker
Binding : Paperback
EAN : 9781905367030
ISBN : 1905367031
Label : Lotus Publishing
Manufacturer : Lotus Publishing
Number of pages : 176
Publication date : 2007-08-30
Publisher : Lotus Publishing
Title : The Anatomy of Stretching
Languages : Array
Studio : Lotus Publishing

Editorial reviews

Yoga & Health, April 2007
A really excellent manual, ideal for yoga as well as for all other
exercise regimes. Comprehensive and well researched.

Positive Health, May 2007
An impressive, helpful, and useful title; each page with clearly
labelled diagrams and pivotal information for each stretch.

Synopsis
"The Anatomy of Stretching" is the first book to look in-depth at the anatomy of the body when stretching, and will prove an invaluable resource for gym users, personal trainers, athletes, sports therapists, coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, and sports scientists. The book looks at different aspects of stretching, including physiology and flexibility; the benefits of stretching; the different types of stretching; rules for safe stretching; and how to stretch properly. More than 300 unique full-colour illustrations reveal the primary and secondary muscles worked in 115 key stretches, arranged by body area. The depth of information includes the technique for the stretch; which muscles are being stretched; which sports benefit from the stretch; sports injury(s) where the stretch may be useful; and common problems when the stretch is performed incorrectly.

Customer reviews

review by: epiphany90 date: 2008-04-19 rating:

Very good stretching book for the average person
I use some aerobic DVD's and often find that the cool down is not long enough, leavng me with the obligatory soreness the day after or so. I also hold some tension in my neck and was looking for a book that showed a range of stretches for various body parts. Have to say that I love this book. The best thing about it is that it shows a range of stretches for each body part (see the contents page on Amazon) - each stretch shows a diagram with the affected muscle highlighted so you can clearly see what muscle should be stretched. There are also pointers on how to perform it correctly, and the sport injury that each stretch can help with. There is a brief section on different types of stretches which was very useful. Only downside is that it does not show a workout programme but as I brought it to stretch isolated areas, not a real problem, plus it is easy to compile your own workout with a bit of thought. In my view, this book is ideal for the average person - not technically complicated, clear diagrams and easy to follow.If you want more technical information, I would advise looking elsewhere but if you are like me and just want to stretch after a workout or to alleviate tension, I don't think you can get much better.

review by: culturion date: 2007-04-13 rating:

Best for sports Specific Stretching
I have read several other books on stretching and whilst there are ones that are probably better for sports scientists this is the best I have read for athletes or anyone who wants to improve their general fitness by adding a flexibility routine.

The theory of stretching is covered clearly but briskly, hence why sports scientists may want to look elsewhere. However the bonus of this book is the clear depictions of every suggested stretch showing how to execute the stretch, the anatomy involved, which sports and injuries the stretch is beneficial for and any related stretches.

This has made it really easy to put together some routines I can complete in about 30-40 minutes whilst watching TV. The illustrations are really clear meaning you can check your form whilst performing the stretch.

For those interested in flexibility more as a means of relaxing and relieving stress in addition to fitness conditioning I would recommend The Supple Body: The New Way to Fitness, Strength and Flexibility by Sara Black instead as you may find this a bit stark. Athletes may also want to consult Black's book to complement this one with some refresher routines.

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