Fitness Training for Girls: A Teen Girl's Guide to Resistance Training, Cardiovascular Conditioning and Nutrition

by Doug Werner, Alan Lachica, Katrina Gaede

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884654150
• ISBN13: 9781884654152
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Tracks Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher