Dynamic Stretching: The Revolutionary New Warm-up Method to Improve Power, Performance and Range of Motion Paperback – January 25, 2021

This is a fantastic book regardless if you are a coach or player. The author briefly explains the difference between dynamic stretching compared to static stretching and when you should do one versus the other. After the introduction it's straight into sport specific recommended routines. I like the recommendations but what makes this book great is the fact that it is not targeted on a single sport, it's comprehensive. I'm a soccer coach so obviously taking care of my players legs is important, but I also might want to work on the upper body range of motion as well, like a swimmer might (think goal keeper, upper body balance when striking a ball running and rotating).If you are a coach and you haven't yet incorporated dynamic stretching into your warm-up routine you really should. If you are a player and your coach doesn't reserve time for dynamic stretching during each training session and before each game, you should plan to arrive early and perform dynamic stretching on your own (or find a new coach). But don't take my word for it, read this book, highly recommend.

As a soccer coach, I was very interested in this book because it covers dynamic stretching as opposed to traditional, static stretching, and I hoped it would give me some new (or more efficient) ideas.As someone who spends a good deal of time learning about athletic performance many of these exercises weren't new to me, but a few were. I mention that because if you don't spend as much time as I do, you will find A LOT of useful information and exercises, and even if you are well-versed, you could very well find some new exercises like I did.Pros:- Gives a primer on dynamic stretching (for the uninitiated); but it's short (for the initiated)- Lots of exercises- A picture for each step of each exercise- Sport-specific program for several sports including suggested number or reps/distanceCons:- Explanations are not always clear- The soccer "program" is fairly basicBottom line:It's worth it for coaches, athletes, and individuals looking to begin or expand upon a dynamic stretching routine.

Great book. Introduction is short, the focus of the book is really the exercises and plans. I don't follow a particular exercise program, so I just try to do all of the exercises i can given the amount of time i have. Some these won't work well for you if you are recovering from foot or leg injuries (e.g. jumping, running combination stretches may be too "high-impact"), but there are lots of other options. Some of these seem lame in that it doesn't look like you do too much, but if you focus your attention to the movement (both the stretch and contraction), you will benefit from it. I look forward to the "Scorpion" as it is a real hard one for me, but it feels so good once i'm done. It has a few typographical errors throughout, but nothing big. I would like a section devoted to dynamic stretches that may be good to support/prevent certain injuries such as plantar fasciitis or bursitis. I highly recommend this book. And for this price, it's cheaper than most lunches around here.

Since i am entering into the personal trainer field, i wanted to start reading up on aspects that i'm not too familiar with, which is stretching. Well this book has the right name "Dynamic" is exactly what it is, from great information, to pictures to illustrate how it is done, and it shows from a females aspect as well as males, at that will help great in personal training, Iam so glad i purchased this book, personally to help myself and many others.

I gave this to a stroke victim who sat too long and is now in physical therapy

Dynamic stretching will benefit you. Unfortunately, I found the instructions in the book somewhat vague and incomplete. The illustrations didn't help much, either. The author does a great job telling you what muscle groups are involved in the movement. I am just never sure if I am doing it properly. A little more attention to the details would make this an excellent book. It is simple and direct, which I appreciate. I found myself looking on the internet for demonstrations of many of the exercises. Some of those made a lot more sense.

I teach Kettlebells and circuit training and I begin EVERY class with a Dynamic Warm-Up. Most of the movements were ones I knew and was using anyway, but this gave me a better understanding of the movement and gave me some new options.Most people are clueless about properly warming up before working out. This book will show you!

I use the workouts and information in this book to help plan my workouts for my runners. The workouts are great, fun, and do not require a high skill level to perform. Just a coach to help make sure the kids are performing them correctly with posture. Highly recommend for anyone coaching any sport!