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by Brad Walker (Author)
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Yoga & Health, April 2007
A really excellent manual, ideal for yoga as well as for all other
exercise regimes. Comprehensive and well researched.

Positive Health, May 2007
An impressive, helpful, and useful title; each page with clearly
labelled diagrams and pivotal information for each stretch.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best for sports Specific Stretching, 13 April 2007
By A. J. Pope "culturion" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I have read several other books on stretching and whilst there are ones that are probably better for sports scientists this is the best I have read for athletes or anyone who wants to improve their general fitness by adding a flexibility routine.

The theory of stretching is covered clearly but briskly, hence why sports scientists may want to look elsewhere. However the bonus of this book is the clear depictions of every suggested stretch showing how to execute the stretch, the anatomy involved, which sports and injuries the stretch is beneficial for and any related stretches.

This has made it really easy to put together some routines I can complete in about 30-40 minutes whilst watching TV. The illustrations are really clear meaning you can check your form whilst performing the stretch.

For those interested in flexibility more as a means of relaxing and relieving stress in addition to fitness conditioning I would recommend The Supple Body: The New Way to Fitness, Strength and Flexibility by Sara Black instead as you may find this a bit stark. Athletes may also want to consult Black's book to complement this one with some refresher routines.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good stretching book for the average person, 19 April 2008
I use some aerobic DVD's and often find that the cool down is not long enough, leavng me with the obligatory soreness the day after or so. I also hold some tension in my neck and was looking for a book that showed a range of stretches for various body parts. Have to say that I love this book. The best thing about it is that it shows a range of stretches for each body part (see the contents page on Amazon) - each stretch shows a diagram with the affected muscle highlighted so you can clearly see what muscle should be stretched. There are also pointers on how to perform it correctly, and the sport injury that each stretch can help with. There is a brief section on different types of stretches which was very useful. Only downside is that it does not show a workout programme but as I brought it to stretch isolated areas, not a real problem, plus it is easy to compile your own workout with a bit of thought. In my view, this book is ideal for the average person - not technically complicated, clear diagrams and easy to follow.If you want more technical information, I would advise looking elsewhere but if you are like me and just want to stretch after a workout or to alleviate tension, I don't think you can get much better.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on stretching, 12 Nov 2008
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Excellent book on stretching, if you're after well presented diagrams on stretches for the body this is perfect. It doesn't bog you down with a lot of technical information which is exactly what I was looking for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stretching by Brad Walker
An excellent book. I run xc and fells a lot and this helps keep by fast ageing body feeling OK. It has a comprehensive list of stretches to suit every sport. Read more
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I have to say that this is one of the best books regarding anatomy that I have seen,
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Practical stretching exercises for all muscle groups and all levels of fitness. I like the detailed explanations and the images/illustrations make them easy to follow
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