Description
The Stretching Bible will assist any person gain mobility, fortify sporting performance, and prevent common muscular injuries. A highly practical title, it clearly explains the science, benefits and ‘dos and don’ts’ of stretching followed by a range of stretches categorized by body part (quads, calves), activity (working on the place of business, rising within the morning), sport (rowing, tennis) or injury (hamstring strain, tennis elbow).
This book is illustrated with simple diagrams at the start of every ‘body part’ chapter to pinpoint the location of the muscles to be stretched, and incorporates real-life case studies from athletes within the sport-specific section to provide an explanation for how stretching has enhanced their performance or reduced injury and expert opinions on stretching from physiotherapists, doctors and coaches.