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Science of Stretch: Reach Your Flexible Potential, Stay Active, Maximize Mobility (DK Science of)

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Explore new movements and alleviate stiff joints with more than 100 exercises designed to keep you flexible, energized, and active for life. Pain and stiffness can create fear and uncertainty in our ability to move, affecting quality of life. Exercise has continuously proven to be beneficial against disease, yet people are becoming increasingly sedentary. More than a quarter of the world's population is insufficiently active and it's time we remove barriers to exercise and encourage movement exploration. The Science of Stretch is your guide to understanding the human body's resilient and adaptable nature and how stretching can play a role in achieving your highest well-being. Inside the pages of this book you'll learn about: -The latest research on stretching -Human anatomy and physiology -The nervous system and pain science -How to reduce injury risk with exercise -Managing a lifestyle catered towards healthy aging -What happens to the body when we stretch -Different types of stretching and how to implement them to best compliment your daily life or sporting activities -Finally, a series of suggested stretch routines are outlined, each with a progressive increase in challenge and tailored to different abilities and fitness objectives-alongside the tools to create your own bespoke workouts. Every exercise is anatomized in detail to make movement easily understood using CGI artworks to show how each muscle is correctly activated and each joint aligned. Whether you're taking a walk around the park or running a marathon, Science of Stretch will help you stay flexible, keep active, and remove the uncertainty from stretching. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 28, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0744084474


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 74


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 9.19 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #8,426 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Stretching Exercise & Fitness #15 in Anatomy (Books)


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  • Wonderfully Written Book with Practical Insight
Format: Paperback
Dr. Malek does a fantastic job explaining the importance of the what, why and how for overall mobility and flexibility. The book has a lot of great descriptions and demonstrations for how to achieve improved joint flexibility. I use this book daily for exercises to add to my routine. Highly recommend this book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025 by Lydia B. Fedulow

  • priceless knowledge in a very accessible format
Format: Paperback
THis book is well thought out, and topics presented, from an overview of the body - muscles, skeletal, nervous systems and brain, to how precisely stretching works for every part of the body. Loaded with practical exercises for every part of the body, as well as for a holistic perspective - its lovely to see famiilar yoga exercices from a stretching and joint/muscle/tendon/ligament angle. The illustrations are incredible, the font is very readable, not too much information on any page, yet full of goodness. Lovely layout and size. Kudos to Dr Leada Malek for such a gift to humanity. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2024 by martes

  • Wonderful drawings
I am not a professional. The book is incredibly infirmary and the illustrations are fantastic. My wife, a massage therapist, didn't really bother with it until she actually saw the drawings and the stretches. Got it to take care of my old body. Had to buy a second copy since the first one seems to have disappeared. Lol. Very useful. Good value. It seems somewhat difficult to find. I think my original copy came from the UK. With the wait. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2025 by Mike A

  • Stretching - should be a life-long habit !
Well illustrated!
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2025 by Sherrie Samuels

  • Incredible resource
Format: Paperback
This is simply an incredible book from Dr. Malek, whom I first heard about on Instagram. Much more information than I expected (my expectations were high) and Dr. Malek truly explains the science behind stretching. The book is filled with detailed color diagrams of individual muscles and various muscle groups and describes how to stretch them effectively. Also has a section on major nerves, stretching programs, and much more. I'm very pleased with this book and know it will be very useful to me as I try to stay active and pain free (due to proper stretching techniques). Highly recommend this book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023 by EBun

  • Great for Beginner
Format: Paperback
I am very inflexible, so this was great for learning how to stretch. It has worked very well and is very comprehensive.
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025 by Theo Pancake

  • Good book
Format: Paperback
Good stretches and details and pics about each one good price on sale too
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • Physical Therapist Approved!
Format: Paperback
This is an incredible book for anyone looking to learn more about the body and how to keep it moving well. Eloquently written and full of illustrations to demonstrate anatomy and movements. Such a must have!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025 by Miranda Robles

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