Anatomy of Stretching Stationery – 30 April 2020

I couldn't teach my stretch and tone classes without it. A must have! I show my clients all the sports moves and hold each stretch for 20 minimum. I'm 84, my pupils are over 70!

I am an experienced therapeutic masseur improving my techniques by taking a level 3 sports massage course. I only know a little about sports as I am just 'your average gym member' trying to be a bit fitter. For my course this book, I feel, will be of great benefit now and as I get more knowledgeable. I can relate the stretches to the lessons of 'moves' the lecturer gave for finding out which muscles are affected and need working on during the massage. It would be ideal for 'beginner' sports people (like me) who want to improve their flexibility, warm up/cool down, or for general pre/post activity aches & pains.The majority of the book shows in clear illustrations the stretching technique, how to do it, the muscles being stretched (and the bones and where the muscles join them), the sports its good for, which sports injury it will help, hints for performing correctly, and a complementary stretch. The stretches are grouped in body areas e.g. arms & chest, hips & buttocks, etc.. All are numbered and there is quick reference sections at the back for best stretches for a list of injuries and different sports. The front section gives comprehensive, but simply explained, information on flexibility, anatomy and physiology, mechanics of movement, principles & benefits of stretching, types of stretch, rules for safe stretching, when and how to stretch.Re the Free DVD which a lot of people say they did not receive .... reading the information in the book it is not a DVD sent out with the book but 'bonus' information online as an eBook and MP3 download. I have not explored this yet.

I bought this because of the reviews, and to use along side a trigger point book. Its very easy to use, detailed descriptions, and gives soooooo many stretches i never knew existed. Along with trigger point self manipulation, my life has changed. After years of Drs, Chiropractors, tablets and pain, I have found a little miracle in 2 books.

This book is AWESOME, want to know how to stretch pretty much every muscle set in the body? Buy this book lol I bought it to help stretch my lower back, my neck and my shoulders and I could not believe how much info is within the pages. Its even got the best stretches for different sports, so if you do a particular sport or activity it tells you the best stretches to use to help and prevent injury! This book is my new stretching bible, I love it :)

I am a sports therapy student and bought this book for flexibility training.Actually fairly illustrated (drawed), highlight the main muscles which do stretch during lengthening exercise. Explanations are ok, easy to explain to clients.Exercises are categorised by sports and muscles so you can source depending on what you need. If you are a runner for instance , you will find the recommendation to stretch muscles you use for running. Or if you have a gym user and had a leg day, pictures show you how to stretch muscles of the legs.Wouldn't say high professional book but handy, shows plenty static stretching novic to intermediate. Quite heavy and thick, large book, printing quality very good.

This book is filled with easy to understand instructions and advice for anyone with a mobility problem, not just athletes. The illustrations are magnificent to look at and beautifully detailed. With both written and drawn examples of the relevant stretching areas, this book is a great reference work for anyone wanting to build up their recovery safely, from injury or chronic afflictions affecting muscular/skeletal areas. I've found the instructions and drawings for neck and lower back problems particularly useful for my own chronic conditions. I would strongly recommend this book for therapists and lay persons alike. Well worth the outlay.

This book is very impressive. As a personal trainer I like to have solid references (ie not just online) so that I can refer to or show clients to help them understand. This book is informative, concise, easy to understand and has everything you need to know about stretching. I love the back section where you can search for stretches based on the sport or injury. It's rare I find a book worthy of a good review but this one has definitely earned it. The geek in me has already places post it notes throughout based on which clients it can help. Very impressed and well worth the money

A very detailed book with easy to see pictures. There are detailed explanations for each exercise showing which muscles are being used and the conditions it helps.It is a book which would be useful for students of anatomy or physiotherapy. I find it fascinating even though it is far more technical than I expected or need but it helps me to understand what happens when I stretch during my yoga and pilates classes.