The Stretching Bible: The Ultimate Guide to Improving Fitness and Flexibility

I'm super flexible. As a weightlifter I'm constantly trying to find a better way to stretch this muscle or that, and this book has unlocked so many stretches that take other stretches I knew deeper. My gluteus medius finally feels stretched, as do my adductor sand abductors. That little pinch above my hip bone that I'd spend 10-15 minutes trying to stretch out can now be stretched in 60-90 seconds. This book really is a stretching bible.

Great Book- just what I was looking for.

All of the different ways that you can stretch easily and quickly and still reap the benefits.

I'm into Martial Arts and as such I suffer from the occasional strained muscles and so was looking for a way to prevent injuries in the first place to avoid long term absence from the dojo. I did a lot of research and finally opted for this book, taking a little leap of faith that it would be the book I needed. Well I am two weeks into 3 x day stretching and the results are amazing. I am far more flexible, less tense, and more supple in some of the trickier movements. This book is easy to read and navigate. You can read from start to finish or simply opt into the section which you might want to focus on first, i.e. lower back, or shoulders. The book is also seperated into chapters by sport - if you do a sport like Martial Arts, then I would suggets that most if not all of the exercises apply as you need to be all-round flexible. However if you play Golf or Tennis, then there is a dedicated section for 20 different sports (no Martial Arts though..). I am impressed with how easy this book was to read and then put into practice. It has easy to understand photo's, so you can visualize what you are meant to be doing, and good safety advice for not over-extending on moves that can aggravate existing injuries, or create new ones. The book also has sections for children/teens/seniors, which is a great feature. No special equipment is required, no special clothing, and can be performed almost anywhere. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.

Very easy to get into movements with some sets of movements I've found particularly useful for shoulder flexibility. Prepares your body for a good workout or a particularly gruelling day. I wasn't one for yoga (really) so just having a morning and night stretch has really helped keep me as flexible as I want to be. I have ongoing SIJ issues and was able to carry out some of the harder stretches without too much trouble.

New what to expect as my lady friend has already bought one. Took a chance on a used version,just received it,and am very happy. Hard to tell this copy from a new one !! Well done supplier.Watch out for some 80 year old muscles ,don't worry I wouldn't be that mean !!!!!!

I found this book to be a useful guide to help improve mobility and flexibility. However, much of what is covered would be known by the average gym goer or person interested in fitness. Having said that, it does give some ideas on stretching routines and had a few strectches (and modified positions) that I was not aware about.

Good book. I’m sure I had this or something similar years ago and it was illustrated with pencil drawings but I never found it all that clear. This version with photographs is much better. Lovely stretches that really work and loosen up tight muscles. Section for different sports and hobbies too which is good.