Delavier's Stretching Anatomy

One of these great books made the astute statement that stretching so that one is like a contortionist isn't an advantage, and is quite often a detriment. We are in the 2010's folks, not the 80's. Marathon masters don't stretch much which translates to more of plyometric, springy gait, a definite speed and energy advantage. Warming up is important ! And appropriate stretching for your sport. If you sit a lot, or do repetitive motions a lot of the day stretching will make your body feel great and reduce the chance of injury. Let Delavier's books SHOW you the proper way. Great illustrations ! Great information ! Good for beginners. Even better for intermediates and pros in that you can really see what you have been doing already. Some of these books have explanations about injuries and prevention. As they indicate they spell out exercises for different athletes to stress. I've been lifting for over 45 years and am astonished by what goes on in the weight rooms. Some of the "exercises" people do are useless, some are dangerous. Most people lift far too lightly to get all but incidental benefit. (That being said, if you are just starting out go light on the weights with proper form !!! One must train the ligaments and tendons first ! Those take longer to train than muscles.) To this end I have purchased several of these to be put in the weight training and stretching areas of the gym I use just so people can "see" what they are doing and to learn other ways to do it. Ahnold said, "I get ten times the results when I visualize the mahcells I am training ! " He should know ! . . . Additionally, research has shown that people get more benefit from aerobic training when they don't distract themselves with Ipods or TV.. Just a thought.

It has a great explanation and photos. This is what you call a book on stretching!

Great book with awesome illustrations. I use this for my massage therapist staff to give them ideas on educating clients on the importance of stretching as well as for awesome stretches to actually suggest. Awesome book to have in your toolbox if you are a massage therapist, fitness instructor/trainer, yoga teacher, etc.

I keep it in my workout area to wind down after my workouts. Very informative and easy to use. You can look up a body part to stretch or just go for one of the full body programs at the end of the book. Recommend.

Brilliant resource for athletes and novices. Will be my go to guide for stretching. Great references for sport specific programmes.

Great detail and great photos, first class book, would highly recommend

As Exercise Therapist and Personal and Group Trainer I am responding to Amazon's request to evaluate Delavier's Stretching Anatomy book. It is a clear and correct training guidance text for athletes and non-athletes that teaches what, when, why, how and how-not work out when pursuing lifetime physical fitness. Whether having a professional trainer or not, anyone can should study this book because, ultimately, the development of good mind-body condition depends on himself or herself.

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