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Rating: 
- Excellent introduction to anatomy and kinesiology
As other reviewers have said, this is an excellent introduction to anatomy and kinesiology. The book strikes the perfect balance between clinical detail and practical knowledge for body-workers, athletes and dancers. We have copies of several pages up on the wall at my Pilates studio which get referred to often.
All the major skeletal muscle groups of the limbs and torso are covered. It is not a disection manual. It is organized for students of movement. Of particular value is the section on the work of the psoas and the "psoas paradox" that is somewhat controversial.
To get more in depth, one text I can recommend for the dancer/Pilates instructor is "Dance Kinesiology" by Sally Sevey Fitt.
Rating: - Great for students of massage and bodywork
This is a must book for students of massage of bodywork. It is written in a clear and descriptive way that takes the boredom out of anatomy. This gives knowledge on the kinesiology of the body in a simple manner. I also would advise to buy the following which is also sold on amazon.com:
Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations
(Volume 1)(ISBN: 00971999627)
(Volume 2)(ISBN: 00971999619)
These two study guides helped me to know the type of questions asked on exams in my massage and bodywork school. My study group and I used these 3 books and got very good grades. I also know some yoga students and they found these three books quite helpful in their studies.
Rating: - Excellent book for dance students
I've been using this in a Modern Dance course I'm taking, and it has proven invaluable. The illustrations are very well done and very clearly labelled, and the text is not excessive. It provides a great deal of insight into the motivation for movement, which is useful for dancers and martial artists alike. I recommend this to anyone who moves, from your average Joe on the street to the professional martial artist, dancer, or gymnast.
Rating: - wonderful book
This book is everything I wanted. I faced facts a long time ago that when it comes to subjects like science and anatomy, I'm not incredibly gifted. But I understood everything in this book during the first read. It is all laid out so matter-of-factly, that it is easy to digest.
As a yoga instructor, I have been looking for a book that covers how the human body moves in a way that I could apply towards my knowledge of postures. This book succeeded admirably.
Rating: - Insight into the body
I am thrilled to have this book not only in my hands for educational purposes but also for my students. We have used this book in our massage school several years and it is a delight. The level at which anyone who has even a mild interest in the workings of the body will find it's lure to dive deeper. The illustrations are done in such a way that the different angles, layers and demonstration of movement earns this book its title. If anyone has one superior meeting these criteria I would like to know.
- Excellent introduction to anatomy and kinesiologyAs other reviewers have said, this is an excellent introduction to anatomy and kinesiology. The book strikes the perfect balance between clinical detail and practical knowledge for body-workers, athletes and dancers. We have copies of several pages up on the wall at my Pilates studio which get referred to often.
All the major skeletal muscle groups of the limbs and torso are covered. It is not a disection manual. It is organized for students of movement. Of particular value is the section on the work of the psoas and the "psoas paradox" that is somewhat controversial.
To get more in depth, one text I can recommend for the dancer/Pilates instructor is "Dance Kinesiology" by Sally Sevey Fitt.
Rating:
- Great for students of massage and bodyworkThis is a must book for students of massage of bodywork. It is written in a clear and descriptive way that takes the boredom out of anatomy. This gives knowledge on the kinesiology of the body in a simple manner. I also would advise to buy the following which is also sold on amazon.com:
Anatomy and Physiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers with Explanations
(Volume 1)(ISBN: 00971999627)
(Volume 2)(ISBN: 00971999619)
These two study guides helped me to know the type of questions asked on exams in my massage and bodywork school. My study group and I used these 3 books and got very good grades. I also know some yoga students and they found these three books quite helpful in their studies.
Rating:
- Excellent book for dance studentsI've been using this in a Modern Dance course I'm taking, and it has proven invaluable. The illustrations are very well done and very clearly labelled, and the text is not excessive. It provides a great deal of insight into the motivation for movement, which is useful for dancers and martial artists alike. I recommend this to anyone who moves, from your average Joe on the street to the professional martial artist, dancer, or gymnast.
Rating:
- wonderful bookThis book is everything I wanted. I faced facts a long time ago that when it comes to subjects like science and anatomy, I'm not incredibly gifted. But I understood everything in this book during the first read. It is all laid out so matter-of-factly, that it is easy to digest.
As a yoga instructor, I have been looking for a book that covers how the human body moves in a way that I could apply towards my knowledge of postures. This book succeeded admirably.
Rating:
- Insight into the bodyI am thrilled to have this book not only in my hands for educational purposes but also for my students. We have used this book in our massage school several years and it is a delight. The level at which anyone who has even a mild interest in the workings of the body will find it's lure to dive deeper. The illustrations are done in such a way that the different angles, layers and demonstration of movement earns this book its title. If anyone has one superior meeting these criteria I would like to know.
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