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.

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

My boyfriend ordered this book for me and it is the best! It has great photos and it walks through the anatomy in a way that easily understood. I started at the beginning and am reading all the way through. I recommend it for anyone wanting to stretch right and know the mechanics of it.

found the detailed pictures of each muscle group being stretched exceedingly helpful. also the offerings of variety was also most helpful in creating a stretching regimen to supplement my daily training. not only will this keep me aware of potential harmful moves, it describes when and how to stretch I've used other books and earlier editions of Delavier's Anatomy books and will continue to do so. the different types of sports related stretching in the appendix is a great addition

Book was in perfect condition and brand new. Really like the book and procedures it tell you about the anatomy of the body. I have few more books by Delavier and they all have helped me out greatly.

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.

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

Very helpful. Fast shipping.

Amazing

gostei muito do livro.

Excellent quality and highly informative with good illustrations. Buy it!

I own a lot of books by this author by now and not only are the illustrations beautiful, it also has a couple of stretches that I’ve never found anywhere else and they really work ❤️

The book is amazing, photos, description the programs etc.. I loved it so much that I purchased 2 other books. Oh yes great illustrations too.