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Stretching Anatomy Paperback – October 10, 2013

by Arnold G. Nelson (Author), Jouko Kokkonen (Author)
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See inside every stretch as you increase flexibility and improve muscular strength. Expanded, enhanced, and updated, the best-selling Stretching Anatomy returns to show you how 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, Second Edition, 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 see how a change in position can alter the muscle emphasis and difficulty and how variations can improve safety and effectiveness. A new Stretch Focus section details the procedure and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations according to skill level.

Each exercise describes 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 to aid in recovery from soreness and injury. A new chapter on dynamic stretches covers the most effective exercises for athletic warm-ups, while another chapter shows you how to customize a program based on your individual needs, including a program of passive static stretches proven to help lower blood glucose.

Whether you seek increased flexibility, better athletic performance, or reduced muscle soreness and tension, Stretching Anatomy is your visual guide to proper stretching technique.

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    8 x 0.5 x 11 inches
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See inside every stretch as you increase flexibility & improve muscular strengh

Expanded, enhanced, and updated, the Stretching Anatomy returns to show you how 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, Second Edition, 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 see how a change in position can alter the muscle emphasis and difficulty and how variations can improve safety and effectiveness. A new Stretch Focus section details the procedure and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations according to skill level.

Each exercise describes how to stretch, when to stretch, and primary and secondary muscle emphasis

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Your illustrated guide to improving flexibility and muscular strength

Whether you seek increased flexibility, better athletic performance, or reduced muscle soreness and tension, Stretching Anatomy is your visual guide to proper stretching technique.

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“Stretching Anatomy offers great illustrations and practical advice from two well-known scholars in stretching.”

Duane Knudson, PhD, FACSM, FISBS, FRCAAHPERD-- Texas State University, Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance

About the Author

Arnold G. Nelson, PhD, is a professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University. A leading researcher on flexibility, he is considered one of the top authorities on the effect of stretching on muscle performance. Nelson is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and earned his PhD in muscle physiology from the University of Texas at Austin. He resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Jouko Kokkonen, PhD, is a professor in exercise science at Brigham Young University in Hawaii. For more than two decades he has taught anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and athletic conditioning, and for more than three decades he has coached track and field. Kokkonen’s research has focused on the acute and chronic effects of stretching. He earned his PhD in exercise physiology from Brigham Young University and now resides in Laie, Hawaii, with his wife, Ruthanne.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1450438156
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Kinetics; Second edition (October 10, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781450438155
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1450438155
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.5 x 11 inches
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    Arnold G. Nelson, PhD, is a professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University. A leading researcher on flexibility, he is considered one of the top authorities on the effects of stretching on muscle performance. Nelson is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and earned his PhD in muscle physiology from the University of Texas at Austin. He resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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    Arnold G. Nelson, PhD, is an associate professor in the department of kinesiology at Louisiana State University. A leading researcher on flexibility, he is considered one of the top authorities on how stretching affects muscle performance. Nelson is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and earned his PhD in muscle physiology from the University of Texas at Austin. He resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb for athletes, dancers, physical therapists & fitness professionals!
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This book is superb! Diagrams & exercises are are extremely well done. Text does a great job of explaining anatomy & physiology of muscle function. Especially helpful is the table of exercises focused on specific sports like golf. Importantly, it includes dance. I have found this book & diagrams superior to the textbooks I used in medical school for functional purpose. I am using it to facilitate my rehab from rotator cuff surgery & enhance my dance training. My Physical therapy team is ordering a copy for their own use & reference. Highly recommend this book!
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A. Frederick
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended.
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This book is outstanding. Each stretch is explained in detail, showing the various muscles stretched(primary and secondary), technique for maximizing the stretch, safety tips, and options for working a stretch from a slightly different "angle." There are many suggested programs for different "levels", sports, etc. One huge plus is that they did not leave out beginners, elderly, or deconditioned people. There are are effective stretches for them, so they will not be discouraged, or get themselves hurt. I have practiced yoga and general fitness for a number of years, and found that many of the techniques in this book have been more beneficial, in just the first three weeks of use, than some of the yoga postures - AND safer. I have for the most part stayed out of trouble with the yoga, but have seen others overdo it and damage themselves. Do this stuff in this book, and keep the yoga very simple. If you do yoga, this will help your practice, and you might reconsider the safety and effectiveness of what you have been doing.Thanks to both of the authors for this gem. Highly recommended.
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Dr. Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars The best stretching book of the lot!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2019
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I easily like this book the best of a small shelf of stretching books I own. It is written by two men who are well-known professional kinesiologists and know about body mechanics. Their presentation does not present hundreds of exercises, like many other books, but a smaller number that are the best for different regions of the body. For each, they describe and illustrate through helpful graphics which muscles are involved, which are for beginners or more advanced people, and where a certain stretch might be a danger for some, e.g., someone with a sway back. The book has many names of specific muscles with their technical names, but don't let this deter you. You can go right to the exercise, which is explained simply and clearly in 3 or 4 steps. This book is great for athletes, coaches, and the average person. Learning more about how the body works is a motivating factor for a reader. I worry about the many books out there, giving little more than bare exercises that lead to people doing stretches incorrectly, resulting in harm or people simply giving up.
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Patty
4.0 out of 5 stars Very descriptive exercise book
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2020
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A very good book to learn how to pin point areas of your body to exercise and maintain muscle strength. Well written with very descriptive pictures and explanations for day to day exercise routines.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, easy to follow instructions on how to stretch
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2015
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Excellent, easy to follow instructions on how to stretch individual muscles. I had used Anderson's Stretching in the past, which I liked very much, but this is an improvement in that it shows cutaway pictures of the underlying muscles rather than just a shadow over the general area which Anderson has. For each group of stretches, it has a Beginner level through full stretch. There is also a Dynamic Stretches section for preparing the muscles for activities that require quick, forceful movements, such as running, jumping and kicking. Chapter 9, Customizing Your Stretching Program, gives the rationale behind static stretching and dynamic stretching, how to do the stretches for beginners, for intermediate, advanced and expert levels. ; also how to do the stretches to lower blood glucose, and which stretches to use; Then lists of specific stretches for specific activities. A pleasant to look at layout along with easy to understand instructions make this a great book for anyone!
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CMR
5.0 out of 5 stars Great photos of stretching
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022
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I’ve been looking for a book like this and it’s perfect for my stretching needs and routines. Explains proper procedure for stretches and the illustrations are wonderful!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2016
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With being a Licensed Massage Therapist and upcoming Personal Trainer i thought this would be a good book to read up on my down time or at home before my training sessions. I have to say, this book is fantastic! Its divided accordingly so it's not confusing to find muscles you want to stretch out and it also includes dynamic stretching guides for the muscles at one of the last chapters of the book. I really feel that this book is golden if you're the type of person who thrives at increasing ones performance. Highly recommended!
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Joan
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect illustrations and descriptions
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2015
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Perfect illustrations and descriptions. At age 82, two falls took their toll. I had seen an earlier edition of this book, and I decided that if I'm ever to walk again I'd better strengthen muscles throughout my body. I found the perfect information for dealing with my developing scoliosis and for the piriformis muscle which causes a lot of hip pain. I recommend this book for anyone who wants a functioning physical body. I have gone from a wheelchair to a walker and now part-time use of a cane. I use this book as a guide for stretching (read that as stimulating) muscles throughout my body, No matter whether I do upper body (neck and back) stretches or hip, leg, or feet stretches, I feel amazing results the next day.
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Danny
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect shape
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2021
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Was it perfect shape! Will buy again!
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Yury
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice detailed summary
Reviewed in Germany on September 9, 2021
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I like the structure of the book, it can be used as reference.
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Teodoro Ministeri
5.0 out of 5 stars StretchIng on a regular basis!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2020
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Stretching is a fundamental part in every day life, and this book go through all the basics (and not) stretching that you should regularly do - I highly recommend to everyone, the illustrationA are just great! And you will see all the stretched muscles involved
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Dr.Luismah
5.0 out of 5 stars excelente libro
Reviewed in Mexico on April 9, 2018
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Muy ilustrativo y conciso, es una excelente opción para los que queremos un mejor entendimiento de la forma correcta de realizar los ejercicios
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Glaucia
4.0 out of 5 stars Alongando com conhecimento
Reviewed in Brazil on March 8, 2018
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Gostei muito do livro, ele vem com imagens que mostram extamente quais músculos estão trabalhando em cada alongamento. Ele é todo dividido por partes do corpo e ainda vem com listas de alongamentos recomendados para várias modalidades de esporte. O livro é muito bom, mas acho que como bailarina esperava algo mais específico.
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