Stretching Anatomy by Arnold G. Nelson, Jouko Kokkonen Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Stretching Anatomy
Book Review: Easy to understand and implement
Summary: 5 Stars
Love this book. You don't have to know anatomy to understand what this book is saying. It's very easy to digest and is full of tips and added commentary. This is a very thorough book. I think is a great book for a novice looking to increase their flexibility, most of the stretches are suitable for all body types and variations are included on some more difficult stretches. This book even includes a short regiment explaining to you how to stretch for various degrees of fliexibility.
A very complete guide for great price.
Book Review: Exaaaaaaaactly what I wanted to know!
Summary: 5 Stars
The illustrations identify muscles and muscle groups very well, the text is informative without being too technical, the instructions are clear. Best of all, the actual stretches work wonders. I like knowing what I am supposed to be doing with each stretch, and here it all is!Book Review: Excellent for muscle strength
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Book Review: Excellent guide to stretching
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Book Review: Excellent, clear and helpful manual
Summary: 5 Stars
I checked this out at the library on the advice of some bellydancing friends, and I found it so handy I made sure to order my own copy.
It's wonderfully clear and concise: No treatises on theory, just brief descriptions of what the various muscle sets do, and the excellent, large, totally clear and well-labeled diagrams of every stretch (and then later of the various muscle sets at rest).
It makes it ridiculously easy to understand what's happening when I stretch or dance, and also to identify the aches and pains I sometimes get as an active person.
Each section handles a different part of the body i.e. neck, hips, knees and thighs, arms, wrists, so the stretches are easy to find -- you don't have to remember the names of the muscles you want to stretch, just flip through the appropriate section. Each stretch lists which muscles it acts primarily and secondarily upon. Each stretch has any appropriate warnings or other notes, such as positions to enhance the stretch or make it easier for your limitations.
In no part of the book are the stretches limited to contortionist's poses or advanced yoga-type positions. Stretches are offered on the most basic level for every body part as well as more advanced options. You're sure to find a simple, accessible stretch for any muscle group.