Books on stretching are common, but The Anatomy of Stretching takes a more fundamental approach than the others, taking the reader inside the body to show exactly what is happening during a stretch. At the heart of the book are 300 full-color illustrations that show the primary and secondary muscles worked in 115 key stretches arranged by body area. Author Brad Walker brings years of expertise—he works with elite-level and world-champion athletes, and lectures on injury prevention—to this how-to guide. He looks at stretching from every angle, including physiology and flexibility; the benefits of stretching; the different types of stretching; rules for safe stretching; and how to stretch properly. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts of any level, as well as at fitness pros, The Anatomy of Stretching also focuses on which stretches are useful for the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries.

布拉德·沃克，澳洲著名的运动教练，运动与保健学权威，在运动、健身界已有二十多年实践与教学经验。毕业于新英格兰大学，并取得径赛、游泳及铁人三项赛专业教练的认证执照，先后与多位世界冠军和运动健将合作，曾与澳洲运动医学会共同推广运动伤害与预防的方法，并发表了多篇文章。著作包括《酸痛拉筋解剖书》《运动伤害解剖书》《伸展手册》等。