Sport Stretch combines scientific facts about stretching with practical tips, Anyone who is serious about improving athletic ability and avoiding injury will refer to this book again. This easy-to-follow guide contains 20-minute stretching routines for 26 sports and recreational activities. Each routine is fully illustrated and lists the 12 best stretches for that activity. With Sport Stretch, readers will learn the basic principles of stretching, as well as what happens to bones, joints, tissues, and muscles during stretching. They'll also discover how increased flexibility translates directly into better performance and lessens the chance of injury.