Stretching Anatomy
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Stretching Anatomy is the gold-standard visual guide that shows exactly what happens inside your body every time you stretch. Written by exercise physiologists Arnold G. Nelson and Jouko Kokkonen, this 160-page Human Kinetics textbook pairs 115 highly detailed anatomical illustrations with step-by-step instructions for 77 stretches. Each spread isolates the muscles being lengthened in vivid color, so you can see how hand placement, joint angle, or torso rotation targets specific fibers. The result is a workout manual and an anatomy lab in one—perfect for anyone who wants to stretch smarter, not longer.
Unlike generic flexibility books, Stretching Anatomy gives you the science behind the burn. You’ll learn how passive versus active stretches affect the stretch reflex, why changing pelvic tilt can switch emphasis from hamstrings to hip flexors, and how long to hold each position for maximum sarcomere remodeling. The authors organize routines by muscle group and activity—running, swimming, tennis, golf, desk work—so you can pick the exact stretches that counteract your daily stresses. A “Need to Know” box on every page distills peer-reviewed research into practical cues, turning anatomical jargon into instant results.
Collectors and fitness buffs prize the 2006 first edition for its oversized 10" x 7" format: the large, lay-flat pages stay open on the gym floor and the high-contrast art still outshines many later printings. This clean, smoke-free copy has no previous owner marks, dog-eared corners, or cracked spine, making it reference-grade for personal trainers, yoga teachers, physical-therapy students, or adult learners adding a rigorous flexibility unit to a home library. With used copies in steady demand on Amazon, eBay, and AbeBooks, a well-preserved copy like this one is an inexpensive investment in lifetime mobility.
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