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Loosen up tight muscles and stiff joints with more than 100 stretches designed to keep you flexible, energized, and pain-free.

As home working becomes the new normal, we are all at risk of seizing up, losing muscle functionality, and developing aches and pains from increased sedentary living. Yet with a regular program of varied stretch workouts, everyone can reach and maintain their maximum mobility.

Look no further than Science of Stretch for a complete home course in stretching, no gym membership required.

The book begins by examining the latest research on the benefits of static, dynamic, and PNF (proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) modes of stretching and explains how best to integrate them into your day-and use them safely in a sports context, alongside warm-ups and exercise sessions to enhance performance.

The 100 most effective stretches for every part of the body are then anatomized in detail, using CGI artworks to show how each muscle is correctly activated and each joint aligned.

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.

Whether you’re taking a walk around the park or running a marathon, Science of Stretch will help you stay flexible, avoid injury, and keep active.

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

  1. Sherrie Samuels
    (29)
    June 29, 2025
    Stretching - should be a life-long habit !
    Well illustrated!
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    Patricia Penney
    (29)
    June 20, 2025
    The Science of stretch
    I bought this book to help me understand the body's muscles in more depth of how they work while stretching.
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    ساره البطلة
    (29)
    June 4, 2025
    كتاب مرونة و استرتشات
    ممتع
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    Miss T.
    (29)
    May 14, 2025
    Brilliant throughout
    A brilliant resource to help you understand easily everything there is to know about stretching.
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    lorraine hawkins
    (29)
    March 29, 2025
    Good stretch
    Great for those who need a good stretch.
    Physio users.
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    Cansu
    (29)
    March 6, 2025
    Another to my collection
    I love this series of books so much now I have started collecting them. They are full of useful information with detailed diagrams explaing every bit ...More
    I love this series of books so much now I have started collecting them. They are full of useful information with detailed diagrams explaing every bit of detail. You can't beat having books to reference. Absolutely love this one
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    Lydia B. Fedulow
    (29)
    February 14, 2025
    Wonderfully Written Book with Practical Insight
    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 de...More
    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!
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    swapnil khese
    (29)
    February 5, 2025
    Great book
    Very useful for anyone who wanna study in depth
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    Luigi
    (29)
    February 5, 2025
    Great book
    As dancer I appreciate this book very much.Include a base introduction in anatomy and physiology and then goes on by explain different stretching exer...More
    As dancer I appreciate this book very much.Include a base introduction in anatomy and physiology and then goes on by explain different stretching exercises. Highly suggest it
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    Rebecca
    (29)
    January 21, 2025
    The anatomical model is very informative
    I used this product to properly stretch and learn more about what is being stretched in my body. Highly recommended to everyone; to those who train in...More
    I used this product to properly stretch and learn more about what is being stretched in my body. Highly recommended to everyone; to those who train in the gym everyday to those who sit in the office 8hrs everyday.
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    Jen
    (29)
    January 18, 2025
    Good price
    Very good informative book for anyone interested in stretching. I teach group fitness and have used this book as reference. I have another in this ser...More
    Very good informative book for anyone interested in stretching. I teach group fitness and have used this book as reference. I have another in this series too.
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    Theo Pancake
    (29)
    January 12, 2025
    Great for Beginner
    I am very inflexible, so this was great for learning how to stretch. It has worked very well and is very comprehensive.
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    Miranda Robles
    (29)
    January 10, 2025
    Physical Therapist Approved!
    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 illustration...More
    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!
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    Stefan Peltekov
    (29)
    December 26, 2024
    Generally a good book
    The book itself gives a great overview of anatomy and movement. It is suitable for beginners and the illustrations are very informative. Where it lack...More
    The book itself gives a great overview of anatomy and movement. It is suitable for beginners and the illustrations are very informative. Where it lacks is in the phrasing of some explanations which would only bother true native English speakers a bit. Overall for the price and quality I would recommend.
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    geok.
    (29)
    December 23, 2024
    great illustrations
    this is a really informative book...the illustrations are really , colourful and precise
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    Alvin Chow
    (29)
    November 19, 2024
    Very detailed and informative. Really a good purchase.
    I read a lot of books on exercises. This is easily the best I come across. Detailed pics, explanation and routines for different kinds of sports and s...More
    I read a lot of books on exercises. This is easily the best I come across. Detailed pics, explanation and routines for different kinds of sports and scenarios. This is a book I really read and practice daily. It helps a lot and loosen my stiff neck.
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    Nigella of the North
    (29)
    November 14, 2024
    Love this book A great addition to the science of Yoga
    I love this series. I started with the science of Yoga and the one on running. When i saw this one I had to have it. Really good read. Lots of pict...More
    I love this series. I started with the science of Yoga and the one on running. When i saw this one I had to have it. Really good read. Lots of picture and facts on every page.
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    Miss T.
    (29)
    November 11, 2024
    Very useful
    I use this alongside the science of yoga book but this book would be beneficial for anyone to help understand muscle groups and help build up strength...More
    I use this alongside the science of yoga book but this book would be beneficial for anyone to help understand muscle groups and help build up strength or alleviate aches and pains
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    CN
    (29)
    October 21, 2024
    Very informative
    A great book for those wanting to learn all things about stretching and good selection of exercises included.
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    jenna
    (29)
    October 1, 2024
    This is a great resource
    I love this book. I love that your body is in a specific stretch and it talks about all of it easily
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    RangerY
    (29)
    August 28, 2024
    informative and practicial, medical like illustrations are good, don't care for graphic treatment
    A good informative book that is worth reading and re-reading several times to absorb what it is offering.
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    ASAF
    (29)
    August 22, 2024
    Nice to have
    Do recommend
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    Daryl Lim
    (29)
    July 28, 2024
    Comprehensive content
    If you find stretching exercises is a drag and waste of time, read this book!
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    Darren Matthews
    (29)
    May 2, 2024
    Another great book in the series
    This books covers everything from basic anatomy, kinesiology and the benefits of the different types of stretching. It was an obvious move from the sc...More
    This books covers everything from basic anatomy, kinesiology and the benefits of the different types of stretching. It was an obvious move from the science of running.
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    Placeholder
    (29)
    April 19, 2024
    Amazing resource!
    A really wonderful book with lots of great stretches and all the reasons why they are beneficial. Dr. Malek wrote an amazing book!
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    Angie59
    (29)
    April 5, 2024
    Science Of Stretching paperback
    Great book on stretching! Has stretches for specific muscles. Glad I bought it!
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    jejo4000
    (29)
    November 29, 2023
    A must have!!!
    As someone who works with PE teachers, this is a must have! The illustrations and words are easy to understand. The pictures do wonders for anyone try...More
    As someone who works with PE teachers, this is a must have! The illustrations and words are easy to understand. The pictures do wonders for anyone trying to understand the body mechanics. This book is also simply god knowledge to have in every home, classroom, office or library. Would highly recommend!
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    Jackson Reimers
    (29)
    November 28, 2023
    Stretch Better
    This book is fantastic. Rather than guessing on what stretch I should do to work a particular part of my body I can look it up in the book and it perf...More
    This book is fantastic. Rather than guessing on what stretch I should do to work a particular part of my body I can look it up in the book and it perfectly outlines what I need to do and how to do it. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone!!!
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    Cali
    (29)
    November 28, 2023
    Everyone should keep this on hand
    Dr. Malek is the real deal. Her knowledge and experience of the human body is exceptional, and she is so good at explaining the how and why. Lots of i...More
    Dr. Malek is the real deal. Her knowledge and experience of the human body is exceptional, and she is so good at explaining the how and why. Lots of illustrations so you can clearly visualize exactly where and what is happening in the body. As an athlete, I know I will be referring back to this book regularly.
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