Stretching Anatomy Reviews

• Buy this one

  
  By A3E3GD3TABXKU1 on 2007-02-06
  I have been a martial arts teacher for 42 years and have authored over 20 books on the subject. So I know a little about stretching. Stretching Anatomy is a wonderful guide that is concise, yet somehow amazingly complete.
  
  The book isn't written for one particular sport, but the savvy reader will quickly see how the many easy-to-do stretches (and a couple hard ones) will improve their performance within weeks.
  
  Each clearly demonstrated exercise includes simple how-to-do instruction, when to do it, and which primary and secondary muscles are being stretched. The book provides three levels of difficulty, including light movements to warm-up and to help you recovery quickly from an injury or post workout soreness.
  
  A real plus are the anatomy chart-like illustrations that show via colored shading which muscles are being affected by the stretch.
  
  This is an excellent book that I recommend to my students.
  
  Loren W. Christensen author of Fighter's Fact Book 2.
  
  
  

• Ouch!

  
  By A322ZRJFR3LI42 on 2007-02-18
  This is an excellent book for the under 50 set. For those of us over 60 it is rather hilarious. My limbs have not achieved some of these positions for thirty years. I think if you have studied yoga you might have no trouble with these exercises. I learned a lot about how my muscles work and I will use some of their recommendations but be advised: if you are a senior looking for help stretching those tired muscles, I don't think this is the book for you.
  
  

• Great stretching book!

  
  By A28T3WL5ONJR5V on 2007-07-03
  I have used this book to not only show and teach clients and patients proper stretching techniques, I have recommended it as a tool for the Physical Therapist at my job, and used it for myself. Illustrations are detailed with specific muscles described in each stretch and are very helpful in understanding the anatomy of each stretch - great book for ANYONE, especially pre- and post-workout for athletes! I also recommend "Stretching" by Bob Anderson in conjunction with this as a teaching tool.
  
  

• A great stretching resource!

  
  By A2328YXSR8CDWD on 2007-09-22
  I've been a runner and athlete for over a decade, and even having learned dozens of stretches along the way, this book was well worth the money. It's very comprehensive - contains stretches for every muscle group and even describes the supporting muscle groups you're using when doing a particular stretch. The visuals are clear and helpful as well. The explanations are very easy to follow, and I love that it gives tips within each stretch for increasing the intensity or stretching slightly different muscles with a slightly different motion.
  
  

• Very helpful!

  
  By A1ZVBHRGOUN4PQ on 2007-06-14
  I found this book to be very helpful in illustrating what stretches worked which muscle groups. I also learned new ways to stretch specific muscles. Amazon had the best price for the book.
  
  
• Careful and pragmatic
  By A25VQ2009DHY17 on 2007-11-12
  As any stretching program should be, this book takes a careful and pragmatic look at stretching. It provides no startling new information, but the images and text are concise and useful.
  
  
• Avoid injury
  By AEEV8C4FYJB00 on 2007-02-24
  Stretching Anatomy by Arnold G. Nelson is a great information source used alone or in addition to any fitness program.
  
  ISSA Trainer
  
  
• Superior reference and information for correct stretching
  By A3A0V3BFVP7GQT on 2007-07-23
  Love this book. Clear pictures and brief explinations of what muscles are being stretched and how to stretch them correctly.
  
  
• Great For Massage Therapists
  By AXOGCBM8IYLN2 on 2007-12-11
  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!
  
  
  
• Easy to follow and informative
  By AZOP8XJNRYE48 on 2007-06-29
  Great book for me and my massage therapy clients. Easy to follow, great photographs, informative.
  
  
• Great help
  By AVM3M394BKKDR on 2007-09-12
  I am a Pilates Instructor, and I have one client who has very tight shoulders, neck and chest muscles. This book helped us get some good ideas for the best stretching techniques to help him stretch out those areas.
  I would probably recommend this book to people who have really tight muscles. All the stretches are easy to do anywhere.
  
  
• clear and concise
  By A3TCPH638HVRQQ on 2007-12-20
  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.
  
  
• Visual presentation of familiar stretches
  By A31BSWQTD1JL6S on 2008-02-28
  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.
  
  
• Not for beginners
  By A3JSMB342JZUMY on 2008-09-25
  Has a good description of the exercise, but does not give you a good guidance on how to plan an exercise routine and dangers or contraindications of the exercise.
  
  
• Excellent guide to stretching
  By A3IO600ZFXJ5K2 on 2007-12-01
  This book is an excellent guide to stretching, for young and old alike. I am a 53 year old female, and the book has helped me stretch tight muscles and become more flexible. I have been to physical therapists in the past, and this book takes you a step further in becoming more flexible.
  
  
• Stretching Anatomy
  By A37SW06GILONQ6 on 2008-11-09
  Whilst this book is OK, only about half of the drawings have the anatomy drawn onto the person performing the stretch, which is really disappointing. The accompanying text for each stretch (about 70 in total) is useful. A much better bet would be The Anatomy of Stretching by Brad Walker, which includes 114 stretches, with each drawing featuring detailed anatomy of the muscles being worked. (The text in the Walker book also relates each stretch to relevant sports, which is an excellent feature to complete the picture for the reader.)
  
  
• Stretch for the Top
  By A2CRUEQ9QIOT70 on 2007-04-10
  Learn how your muscles work and apply your new knowledge to these easy stretching exercises. No matter what your sport is, you'll see improvement.
  
  
• Excellent for muscle strength
  By A1Z2UBUDHASX06 on 2007-05-09
  This book is great for those who wish to gain more muscle flexibility and strength. It really helps stretching and strngthening every muscle that you can think of. I totally recommend.
  
  
  
• A look from the inside
  By AHLBXFMTIYLOU on 2008-05-07
  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.
  
  
• STEVE LOVES BOOK
  By A330A0MM5MD6TA on 2008-05-22
  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
  
  
• What a great book - clear easy diagrams- good info
  By A3BF6SQUIY6BNI on 2008-08-14
  This book clear pictures and instructions show the muscles being stretched. I like it a lot - I can identify muscles being stretched and work out a routine using their stuff.. very good
  
  
• Stretchie
  By A329L81C2VVS9L on 2008-09-01
  It's ok. I thought there would be more streches. Most are general knowledge. Didn't learn too much.
  
  
• Great book!
  By A2GYZT1YD5NY2D on 2008-09-21
  As a Licensed Massage Therapist knowlegable with Anatomy I really like this books simplicty showing groups of muscles related with variouse streches. Its great at the end of my sessions for review. I can give clients informed ideas for different streches and know that I am specificaly addressing the tense muscles and tight tendons that I identified threw my massage sessions. Not only does this book do a great job with muscles I have enjoyed the Kinesiology aspect (muscle actions) incorporated within it! Well done! Great buy and value!
  
  
• good buy
  By A3P786D2HE7IC9 on 2008-09-30
  A good buy! Very good information for the muscle groups and how they work in the stretch. I like that it was broken down into muscle groups and showed all the different ways to stretch.
  
  
• Great book!
  By ARUPD4P4G1THK on 2008-11-03
  As a massage therapist, I was looking for a thorough book on stretching that I can utilize with my clients. Information is clear and to the point. Diagrams are detailed. I especially like that it specifies most & lessor stretched muscles.
  
  

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