Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime-without special equipment!
This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical illustrations, and more.
The multiple stresses of contemporary life-whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology-take a toll on the body. One safe, productive, and easy way to address the problem is through a simple therapy: stretching. This second edition of Brad Walker’s popular book presents stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed.
Organized by body part and featuring full-color anatomical illustrations, this updated edition of The Anatomy of Stretching includes the following:
Step-by-step instructions for 135 stretches, including 20 new stretches
Expanded physiology and anatomy information
Revised numbering system for even easier reference
Expanded appendix with more resources and stretching recommendations
Perfect for fitness fans, athletes, coaches, personal trainers, and health care practitioners, The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition, is the ultimate guide to improving flexibility, increasing strength, and relieving pain through stretching.
By:
Brad Walker
Imprint: Human Kinetics Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions:
Height: 244mm,
Width: 187mm,
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781718242814
ISBN 10: 1718242816
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 18 December 2024
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1. Flexibility, Anatomy, and Physiology Chapter 2. The Principles of Stretching Chapter 3. Neck and Shoulder Chapter 4. Arms and Chest Chapter 5. Stomach Chapter 6. Back and Sides Chapter 7. Hips and Buttocks Chapter 8. Quadriceps Chapter 9. Hamstrings Chapter 10. Adductors Chapter 11. Abductors Chapter 12. Upper Calves Chapter 13. Lower Calves and Achilles Tendon Chapter 14. Shins, Ankles, Feet, and Toes