Stretching Anatomy | 
| Authors: Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen
Creator: Jason M. Mcalexander
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 2481
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 147
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 0.4
ISBN: 0736059725
Dewey Decimal Number: 613.7182
EAN: 9780736059725
ASIN: 0736059725
Publication Date: November 22, 2006
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Book Description
See inside every stretch--and maximize flexibility! Stretching Anatomy will arm you with the knowledge to increase range of motion, supplement training, enhance recovery, and maximize efficiency of movement. You'll also gain a detailed understanding of how each stretch affects your body. Stretching Anatomy is like having an X-ray of each stretch, only better. Not only do you see full-color illustrations of the muscles in action, but you also find out how changes in position can alter the muscle emphasis and difficulty and how variations can improve safety and effectiveness. Each exercise includes detailed instruction on how to stretch, when to stretch, primary and secondary muscle emphasis, and which muscles are activated for support. Stretching programs provide three levels of difficulty, including light stretching that can be used as a warm-up or to aid in recovery from soreness or injury. And summary movement tables show how to customize stretching programs to focus on key problem areas. Whether it is increased flexibility or reduced muscle soreness or tension, Stretching Anatomy allows you to see and feel the benefit of proper stretching technique.
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 STEVE LOVES BOOK May 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
THIS BOOK IS THE TOPS IT IS OVER WHAT I EXPECTED AND IT SHOWS EVERY STREACH AND EVERY MUSCLE THAT IS BEING WORKED I DO NOT SEE HOW ANYONE WOULD NOT LOVE IT IT IS PERFECT FOR ME OR YOU THANKS TO THE WRITER SO MUCH BETTER THAN THE LAST ONE I WASTED MY MONEY ON WHICH IS SO OUT THERE I DID NOT EVEN READ AND I HAVE PLENTY OF DIPLOMAS WELL GOOD LUCK STEVE
 A look from the inside May 7, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
A very basic and small book that gives a pretty good look at stretching from the inside view. I would have liked a bit more in details, but overall I must say it is a good book that is well worth the price for those who would like to know how the muscles are being stretched when used.
Visual presentation of familiar stretches February 28, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
As someone who studies anatomy I appreciate the visual representation of familiar and new stretches. It's great to see "what's under the hood." I use this book with Strength Training Anatomy, another book I suggest for a complete exercise program.
clear and concise December 20, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The illustrations are outstanding and even younger students can make sense of them. It's a great addition to the ballet teacher's bookcase and is helpful when you can't quite figure out how to increase flexibility in a pupil with, for instance, limited turnout. It gives several options for stretches and shows the primary as well as the secondary muscle groups being worked on. It gives thorough information so that all the stretches are safely performed. I recommend this book for anyone currently teaching dancers/gymnasts/athletes.
Great For Massage Therapists December 11, 2007
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As a L&NCTMB, I use this book with clients almost daily. It is clear, concise, & addressess various ability/skill levels. The muscles are easy to differentiate. Isolated muscles stretches as well as muscle group stretches are what this book is all about. Also, it has male and female bodies pictured, as well as male/female helpful hints.
Clients of mine who use the stretches in this book achieve a much greater level of relaxation and well being - thus making massage therapy worth even more than they are paying!
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