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Manage pain and increase your physical wellness with 135 stretching exercises you can do anywhere, anytime-without special equipment!

This updated edition includes 20 new stretches, expanded anatomy and physiology information, full-color anatomical illustrations, and more.

The multiple stresses of contemporary life-whether from excessive sports play, overwork, or overuse of technology-take a toll on the body. One safe, productive, and easy way to address the problem is through a simple therapy: stretching. This second edition of Brad Walker’s popular book presents stretching exercises designed to help repair the body and make it more flexible, fit, and relaxed.

Organized by body part and featuring full-color anatomical illustrations, this updated edition of The Anatomy of Stretching includes the following:

• Step-by-step instructions for 135 stretches, including 20 new stretches
• Expanded physiology and anatomy information
• Revised numbering system for even easier reference
• Expanded appendix with more resources and stretching recommendations Perfect for fitness fans, athletes, coaches, personal trainers, and health care practitioners, The Anatomy of Stretching, Second Edition, is the ultimate guide to improving flexibility, increasing strength, and relieving pain through stretching.

Zusammenfassung
Discover 135 step-by-step stretching exercises aimed at relieving pain, boosting flexibility, and enhancing overall physical wellness. Organized by body part with full-color anatomical illustrations, the guide offers clear instructions, detailed physiology insights, and practical tips to help repair and relax the body anytime.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Flexibility, Anatomy, and Physiology
Chapter 2. The Principles of Stretching
Chapter 3. Neck and Shoulder
Chapter 4. Arms and Chest
Chapter 5. Stomach
Chapter 6. Back and Sides
Chapter 7. Hips and Buttocks
Chapter 8. Quadriceps
Chapter 9. Hamstrings
Chapter 10. Adductors
Chapter 11. Abductors
Chapter 12. Upper Calves
Chapter 13. Lower Calves and Achilles Tendon
Chapter 14. Shins, Ankles, Feet, and Toes