This is the first book that explains why assisting is valuable, how spotting can be developed methodically and what children spotting is supposed to look like. Spotting and securing are two essential safety constituents when it comes to teaching and training gymnastics. "Teaching Childrens Gymnastics" takes a close look at what spotting and ......
Coach Blythes Swim Workouts are appropriate for the self-coached swimmer and triathlete, as well as for coaches looking for workout content for the athletes they train. The third book in the series, called "Challenge Workouts for Advanced Swimmers" contains 100 advanced level workouts that focus on speed and yardage, with ......
Sports Nutrition: From Lab to Kitchen is written by leaders in the field who discuss the latest science and translate the scientific findings into a practical message. This book bridges the gap between science and practice.
This book provides a compelling insider's account of how Nike became the world's largest sports and fitness company.It includes a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted sports interest media & organisations.How does a young boy from a small Oregon town get swept up in the politics of his chosen sport and become an integral part of ......
This stunningly illustrated volume provides readers with a unique insight into this fascinating and increasingly popular past-time as well as expert information and advice on how to become a great surfer.Divided into three sections for easy reference, "Surfing" begins with an introduction to the origins of surfing and a guide to the equipment, ......
This is the ultimate guide for women who want to improve their health and fitness by getting into running."Running and Fat Burning for Women" is packed with expert advice from former Olympian Jeff Galloway and his wife Barbara, dealing with everything from how to get started and keep motivated, to the process of fat deposition and burning.With ......
Following on from KIHON and KATA, this fourth book in the series covers the third pillar of Shotokan Karate -KUMITE -meaning sparring. In it the various forms of combat sparring in Shotokan Karate are explained and covered in a wide span from the simple ones to the more complex ones. In this way a broad palette is covered from ......
This volume is a practical guide to the Korean martial art of Taekwondo written specifically for children and young adults. It serves as both an introduction to the sport and as an accessory to organized training.With easy-to-understand instructions and excellent Manga-style illustrations, "Taekwondo Kids" will help all abilities progress through ......
This is the second book in the series that contains 100 conditioning workouts that focus on building swimming capacity, with specific workouts for each of the competitive swimming strokes, and overall endurance. The workouts in this book use interval training, speed play, and stroke contrasting sets that total up to 3,500 yards/meters. Each ......