Stretching Anatomy
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2026
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Fourth Edition
Human Kinetics (Verlag)
9781718245617 (ISBN)
Human Kinetics (Verlag)
9781718245617 (ISBN)
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New edition of well-loved stretching anatomy guide.
With more than 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Stretching Anatomy is your go-to guide for seeing inside the stretches that help you increase range of motion, enhance recovery, and facilitate ease of movement during physical and everyday activities.
The fourth edition includes the following content updates:
A new chapter that explains how to use stretching to increase force output, improve muscle hypertrophy, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, stimulate cardiorespiratory improvements, and lower blood glucose, each with a sequence of stretches intended to address these scenarios
10 new stretches: 7 assisted and 3 unassisted
New stretch ratings to help you find appropriate stretches for your unique goals
Updated stretching programs in chapters 10 and 11, for a total of 30 programs
Visually stunning full-color illustrations throughout the text give you a clear idea of the muscles affected by each stretch. All major joint areas from the feet to the neck are covered, with over 80 stretches throughout the book. Each stretch includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform the stretch, the names of the muscles stretched, and a Stretch Notes section detailing the procedures and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty.
Suggested stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility are provided, as are 23 sport-specific routines to be used by athletes and their trainers who want to improve flexibility, maximize efficiency of movement, and enhance recovery from training and competing in their chosen sport.
Whether you're looking for stretches to ease daily aches and pains, address arthritis, recover effectively from your sport, or just fit a little more movement into your busy day, Stretching Anatomy, Fourth Edition, has something for you.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
With more than 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Stretching Anatomy is your go-to guide for seeing inside the stretches that help you increase range of motion, enhance recovery, and facilitate ease of movement during physical and everyday activities.
The fourth edition includes the following content updates:
A new chapter that explains how to use stretching to increase force output, improve muscle hypertrophy, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, stimulate cardiorespiratory improvements, and lower blood glucose, each with a sequence of stretches intended to address these scenarios
10 new stretches: 7 assisted and 3 unassisted
New stretch ratings to help you find appropriate stretches for your unique goals
Updated stretching programs in chapters 10 and 11, for a total of 30 programs
Visually stunning full-color illustrations throughout the text give you a clear idea of the muscles affected by each stretch. All major joint areas from the feet to the neck are covered, with over 80 stretches throughout the book. Each stretch includes step-by-step instructions on how to perform the stretch, the names of the muscles stretched, and a Stretch Notes section detailing the procedures and benefits of every exercise as well as safety considerations and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty.
Suggested stretching programs for daily mobility and flexibility are provided, as are 23 sport-specific routines to be used by athletes and their trainers who want to improve flexibility, maximize efficiency of movement, and enhance recovery from training and competing in their chosen sport.
Whether you're looking for stretches to ease daily aches and pains, address arthritis, recover effectively from your sport, or just fit a little more movement into your busy day, Stretching Anatomy, Fourth Edition, has something for you.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
Chapter 1. Stretching Fundamentals
Chapter 2. Feet and Calves
Chapter 3. Knees and Thighs
Chapter 4. Hips
Chapter 5. Lower Trunk
Chapter 6. Arms, Wrists, and Hands
Chapter 7. Shoulders, Back, and Chest
Chapter 8. Neck
Chapter 9. Dynamic Stretches
Chapter 10. Programs for Daily Mobility and Flexibility
Chapter 11. Sport-Specific Stretching Programs
Chapter 12. Beyond Flexibility
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.4.2026 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Champaign, IL |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebenshilfe / Lebensführung |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Schmerztherapie | |
| ISBN-13 | 9781718245617 / 9781718245617 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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