Fitness Training for Girls : A Teen Girl's Guide to Resistance Training, Cardiovascular Conditioning and Nutrition.
Title:
Fitness Training for Girls : A Teen Girl's Guide to Resistance Training, Cardiovascular Conditioning and Nutrition.
Author:
Gaede, Katrina.
ISBN:
9781884654589
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (193 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Fitness is key -- Chapter 2: Being positive -- Chapter 3: Goals -- Chapter 4: Gym -- Chapter 5: Stretching -- Chapter 6: Cardio -- Chapter 7: Resistance training -- Chapter 7.1: Core muscle strength training -- Chapter 7.2: Core muscle exercise options -- Chapter 7.3: Recommended core conditioning programs -- Chapter 8: Sport-specific strength training -- Chapter 9: Body weight index -- Chapter 9.1: Free weight index -- Chapter 9.1.1: Additional free weight exercises for sport-specific development -- Chapter 9.2: Machine index -- Chapter 9.3: Medicine ball index -- Chapter 10: Eating -- Chapter 11: Summary: Let's go! -- Resources -- Bibliography -- Index -- Authors and Illustrator.
Abstract:
Sorting through the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of a girl's life during her teen years, this guide presents positive reasons and practical advice for making fitness a permanent part of her life. As society becomes more accepting of truly athletic women, teen girls are encouraged to overcome a quitter's mentality" and develop physical confidence and mental toughness. A variety of nutrition tips and fitness facts allow girls to design individual workouts. Also included is information geared toward teens on weight lifting, cardiovascular conditioning, joining a gym, and working out at home.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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