Get on the path to increased flexibility and improved muscular strength! With more than 450,000 copies sold worldwide, Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, is your go-to guide for seeing inside the stretches that will help you increase range of motion, enhance recovery, and facilitate ease of movement during physical and everyday activities.
The visually stunning illustrations of 79 stretches cover all major joint areas of the body from the feet to the neck. Each stretch includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform the stretch, the names of the muscles stretched, and a Stretch Notes section detailing the procedures and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty.
You’ll find suggested stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility, including stretches for people who sit or stand for extended periods, as well as a program proven to help lower blood glucose. Sport-specific stretching routines for 23 different sports are included for athletes and their trainers who want to improve flexibility, maximize efficiency of movement, and enhance recovery from training and competing in their chosen sport.
If tight hips, frozen shoulder, limited neck mobility, leg cramps, arthritis, or general muscle soreness are conditions you’re all too familiar with, use Stretching Anatomy, Third Edition, to develop a regular stretching routine that will help you move and feel better.
This book beautifully bridges the gap between my Pilates practice, yoga routines, and physical therapy needs. The anatomically detailed illustrations helped me understand exactly how each stretch affects my muscles, making my at-home rehab sessions far more effective.
What I love most is how the book caters to all levels. Whether you're a beginner in stretching or an advanced yogi, there's something here for everyone. The sport-specific sections have been invaluable in my return to athletics, providing targeted stretches that have significantly sped up my recovery.
As someone who's gone through physical therapy, I appreciate how this book complements professional treatment. It's like having a PT session at home! The clear, step-by-step instructions ensure I'm performing each stretch correctly, minimizing the risk of re-injury.
'Stretching Anatomy' has not only aided my rehabilitation but has also enhanced my Pilates and yoga practices. I've noticed increased flexibility, better body awareness, and improved performance in all my physical activities.
Whether you're recovering from a sports injury, looking to deepen your Pilates or yoga practice, or simply want to improve your overall flexibility, this book is an essential resource. It's transformed my approach to stretching and body maintenance. I can't recommend it highly enough!"
HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS BOOK