{"product_id":"stretching-anatomy-paperback","title":"Stretching Anatomy - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArnold G. Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJouko Kokkonen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTyler Farney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew edition of well-loved stretching anatomy guide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith more than \u003cb\u003e500,000 copies sold worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStretching Anatomy\u003c\/i\u003e is your go-to guide for seeing inside the stretches that help you increase range of motion, enhance recovery, and facilitate ease of movement during physical and everyday activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition includes the following content updates: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA new chapter\u003c\/b\u003e that explains how to use stretching to increase force output, improve muscle hypertrophy, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, stimulate cardiorespiratory improvements, and lower blood glucose, each with a sequence of stretches intended to address these scenarios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 new stretches\u003c\/b\u003e: 7 assisted and 3 unassisted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNew stretch ratings\u003c\/b\u003e to help you find appropriate stretches for your unique goals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStretching programs\u003c\/b\u003e in chapters 10 and 11, for a total of over 30 programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eVisually stunning \u003cb\u003efull-color illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the text give you a clear idea of the muscles affected by each stretch. All major joint areas from the feet to the neck are covered, with \u003cb\u003e95 stretches\u003c\/b\u003e throughout the book. Each stretch includes \u003cb\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e on how to perform the stretch, the \u003cb\u003enames of the muscles\u003c\/b\u003e stretched, and a \u003cb\u003eStretch Notes section\u003c\/b\u003e detailing the procedures and benefits of every exercise as well as \u003cb\u003esafety considerations\u003c\/b\u003e and variations for increasing or decreasing difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested stretching programs for \u003cb\u003edaily mobility\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eflexibility\u003c\/b\u003e are provided, as are \u003cb\u003e23 sport-specific routines\u003c\/b\u003e to be used by athletes and their trainers who want to improve flexibility, maximize efficiency of movement, and enhance recovery from training and competing in their chosen sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for stretches to ease daily aches and pains, address arthritis, recover effectively from your sport, or just fit a little more movement into your busy day, \u003ci\u003eStretching Anatomy, Fourth Edition, \u003c\/i\u003e has something for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarn continuing education credits\/units!\u003c\/b\u003e A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArnold G. Nelson, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is an emeritus professor in the School of Kinesiology at Louisiana State University. A leading researcher on flexibility, he is considered one of the top authorities on the effects of stretching on muscle performance. Dr. Nelson is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and earned his PhD in muscle physiology from the University of Texas at Austin. He resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJouko Kokkonen, PhD, \u003c\/b\u003e is a retired professor of exercise science at Brigham Young University in Hawaii. For more than three decades, he taught anatomy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and athletic conditioning as well as coaching track and field. Dr. Kokkonen's research has focused on the acute and chronic effects of stretching. He earned his PhD in exercise physiology from Brigham Young University. He resides in Finland and the United States with his wife, Ruthanne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTyler M. Farney, PhD, CSCS, \u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor in the Division of Health Sciences \u0026amp; Human Performance at Concordia University Chicago. His research has examined the biochemical, physiological, and biomechanical adaptations in the neuromuscular system in response to acute and chronic stressors. Dr. Farney has over 15 years of strength and conditioning experience, which has included working with all levels of athletes, from high school to the professional levels. He earned his PhD in exercise physiology from Louisiana State University and resides in Salida, Colorado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9.94 x 7.05 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48339002196217,"sku":"9781718245617","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/z_JO_neJ769781718245617.webp?v=1777611368","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/stretching-anatomy-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}