- Spiral-bound: 183 pages
- Publisher: Anderson (1975)
- ISBN-10: 0960106618
- ISBN-13: 978-0960106615
- ASIN: B0006CJOAE
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.1 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 472,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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This book is great. I used to go to yoga classes, primarily because I was interested in the stretching exercises. But time and time again I'd wake up the next day sore of with pulled muscles. I tried lots of classes - all the same. Then a gymnast friend showed me some stretches and I did those. Then I saw a review of this book in a cycling magazine. It was described as 'the bible' of stretching. I bought it right away and have been stretching since. Bob Anderson's approach to stretching is spot on. He warns of the dangers of over-stretching and points out how even most athletes don't stretch correctly. Now I'm addicted to stretching and feel much much better for it. If you do sport (or even if you don't) you NEED this book.
34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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I've purchased several books on stretching. My flexibility is pretty poor. This book is at the top of the pile. There's not too much science. Just simple instructions as what to do or not to do.
The diagrams are simple and very effective. The shaded parts represent what is being stretched. There's a good bit about not over stretching and why you may cause damage.
The best of the book is the second half, where it lists stretches for every common sport and the time taken to do all the stretches. There's much more than sports stretches though. There's computer desk, everyday, blue-collar, gardening over 60's, TV and kids stretches (and more too).
Overall, if you dont need too much science then this IS the stretching book for you.
66 of 67 people found the following review helpful
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Only thirty and with grumbling joints, I groaned when I sat down, and groaned when I stood up. I had to give up running in my early twenties due to the pains in my hips. I knew I had to improve my flexibility and had tried yoga which I found far too difficult (and a little dull). This book really has changed my life. Every day I do the Every day stretch routine. It was hard at first but is getting easier and I really enjoy it. After just a few days I was walking with a spring in my step. After two weeks I started jogging again, doing the running-specific routine in this book before and after jogging. I'm even contemplating training for a half marathon. I also do some of the other routines in the book now and then and I get a real buzz from doing it. I suppose some sort of chemical gets released when I stretch as it is really addictive and I feel full of energy. If I get up a bit late and have a rushed morning, I always take time to do the routine even if it means getting to work late. The difference this has made to my life is too great for me to skip my stretch in the morning.
The first half of the book explains how to do all of the stretches. The second half of the book is a load of routines for general flexibility or sports specific flexibility. The routines are easy to follow line drawings of a stretch, each with a page reference to the text description from the first half of the book. The first couple of times through a routine there is a lot of flicking back and forth to check the technique is correct but they are quickly mastered.
Ten minutes per day is all it takes. This may be the best book I've ever bought!
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Good book for routines
This is a simple no nonsense guide to stretching, some quick and longer routines that can help with injuries and prevention. Well worth a read even for just a few new ideas.
Published 8 months ago by mindovermatter
Stretch away your discomfort
I was recommended this book by a physio friend and can honestly say that is was well worth purchasing. It's very informative with easy to follow exercises. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tony
all you need
what an excellent book. of course we all know 101 stretches but this book really sets them out for you in a no nonsense fashion. Read more
Published 16 months ago by wally106
Good Stretch
Despite it's age this is the best guide to stretching I have read. The book is informative and gives practical help in toning muscles by stretching them on a regular basis. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Hotrock
Exercise
I have found Anderson's book an invaluable guide to recovering strength and mobility after a long period of illness. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Wave Jack
Easier than yoga and somehow more satisfying
I feel the stretches following this book's instructions, more so than I ever have during yoga. Lots of combinations on handy photocopy- sized pages. Read more
Published 21 months ago by H. Baar
Good but not the best
This book helped in providing me with extra knowledge. I will recommend the Anatomy of stretching by Brad walker, it was the first stretch book I bought on Amazon and I decided to... Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by Anaeto
Looser living!
A super easy to use and infomative book. I keep it in the lounge ready to use in any spare minutes. You actually feel the benefits quickly and I often extend the time I do the... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2009 by Mary F. Jenkins
stretching
This book is fantastic it has streching routines for all sports from motor cross to martial arts. Anyone doing sport should buy a copy. Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by Aneurin Mathias
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I saw this book at the holiday cottage I was staying at this Summer, thought it looked really good, so purchased it through Amazon. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by Ms. A. Stewart
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