Anatomy of Stretching Exercises

Would you like to know what happens to your muscles during various exercises? This would help you train much more effectively, targeting the problem areas.

The book "Anatomy of Stretching Exercises" is designed specifically for this purpose. The new edition of this global bestseller will be your guide to exercises that will help you further increase muscle flexibility, recover after exertion, and ensure ease of movement during sports and everyday life.

Each exercise is accompanied by step-by-step instructions for execution, a list of the muscles being stretched, and notes detailing all the advantages of the exercise, safety precautions, and options for intermediate and advanced difficulty levels. Thanks to the colored illustrations, you will be able to understand how different movements change the load on the muscles and make your workouts as beneficial and safe as possible.

In this guide, you will find samples of training programs designed for people who have to sit or stand for long periods, as well as a set to lower blood sugar levels. Included are lists of stretching exercises for 23 different sports that will help athletes enhance muscle elasticity and movement efficiency, as well as speed up recovery after training and competitions.

This book is the most comprehensive guide to stretching of all that I have ever seen. The wonderful color illustrations, practical advice, and clear explanations made me want to immediately start improving my body's flexibility. - Janet Lee, Deputy Editor of Shape magazine