Anatomy of Stretching (Anatomies of) Paperback – June 12, 2012

Even though into my senior years and still do intense workouts six days a week; nevertheless, I have found my age-related problems include a decrease in my flexibility. This is why when I saw this 160-page large format soft cover book (Anatomy of stretching: A guide to increasing your flexibility by Craig Ramsay) on Amazon I purchased it.As always, the delivery service was fast and efficient. I loved this book from the very first page to the end. This fantastic full color with beautiful photographs and illustrations is a must own for anyone who teaches fitness or is a workout fanatic like me. As someone who used to practice and teach various martial arts and was very flexible at one time, this book really has helped me to do more stretching movements in my daily workouts.The book covers stretching for a better life, build a stretching routine, the stretching session, which includes from the foot to the head. It also shows partner stretches, pregnancy stretches, office stretches, foam roller stretches extreme challenge stretches, and the quick stretch program. Included in this book is large poster.This book should be in your personal library as an excellent reference source on flexibility training. I loved it.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Tactical Principles of the most effective Combative Systems).

This is a great book that shows you how to stretch a specific area, or specific muscle. It has great picture detail showing you the proper way to do your stretches and illustrations of the muscle and it’s fibers that are being targeted. It comes with a full color poster that has the most commonly used stretches. It tells you how to elevate or increase the stretch technique. I am a licensed board certified massage therapist and I use this book almost every day for my clients.

Although this book is a massive overkill for my purpose, it gave me just what I wanted - stretches for my lower back and neck. This is like an encyclopedia of stretches. It not only gives the stretch, but also a perfectly clear view of the muscles involved. Like I said, way beyond what I needed, but this will be on my shelf for many years and will be used every time I get a new muscle or tendon hurt.

Got this book for Christmas. It is fantastic. The greatest thing about this is that you can simply get on the floor, open up the book and start stretching. The author Craig is beautiful and inspires you to reach the flexibility he has achieved. The poster included is very informative. I am so pleased that I bought this because I sit at a desk all day and worry about my health. Craig even has stretches just for seated office workers like me. A great purchase. And no, I'm not a spammer. I'm a real 42 year old guy.

This is a beautifully illustrated book. Just about every muscle (including extraocular muscles - those responsible for eye movement) is described in the stretching exercises. (There are none on pelvic floor muscles though!) The main sections of "Stretching Sessions", "Partner Stretches", "Pregnancy Stretches", "Office Stretches", "Foam Roller Stretches", "Extreme Challenge", and recommendations in the "Quick Stretch Program" gives the reader ample guidance to follow. I am a medical doctor, and find this book an interesting and instructive read.

The color illustration really helped while exercising.

I can say enough good things about this book. Finally someone has written a book that fully delves into an area most trainers give short shrift too: how to properly stretch before a workout. There are even sections that simply and clearly give the readers easy ways to merely stretch your muscles to relieve tensions or stiffness that occur during normal day activities. Simple exercises with clear illustrations all intelligently set out.

Great book with amazing information! 💜 found out about it while watching Hey Qween Hot T/ He's Fit and am so happy to have such a comprehensive stretching book to aid in my workouts! 💜