Female Fitness Stars of TV and the Movies: Featuring Profiles of Cher, Goldie Hawn, Lucy Lawless, and Demi Moore (Legends of Health & Fitness) [Library Binding]

Patricia Costello (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2000 | Series: Legends of Health & Fitness

Legends of Health & Fitness are non-fictionalized stories that present the lives of contemporary, health and fitness role models for young adults. These are the stories of real men and women who, despite busy lives, find time each day to ensure their health. Each book in the series begins with a chapter that gives a history and background of the sport or career and ties the sport to health and fitness.

Legends of Health & Fitness are apropriate for all middle school and high school students who want to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle.

The book, Female Fitness Stars of TV and the Movies profiles Cher, Goldie Hawn, Lucy Lawless, and Demi Moore. Each entertainer has her own reason for staying fit, but most of all, they want to look good in front of the camera.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-In her introduction, Costello describes the stamina and physical fitness actors need to play certain roles. Her clearly written profiles on Cher, Goldie Hawn, Lucy Lawless, Demi Moore, and others include information on the personal convictions that led each highly motivated star to seek a lifestyle of sound nutrition and exercise. Readers will be inspired by the grit and determination evidenced by these individuals in achieving their goals. In the introduction to Trailblazers, Powell outlines various programs or regimens of physical training including yoga, aerobics, and weight training. Profiles include Joe Weider, the father of the sports nutrition industry; Jack LaLanne, owner of the first health club in the world; Jake Steinfeld, personal trainer of the stars; and Richard Simmons, who used television as the medium to promote nutritional and physical health. In both volumes, several captioned black-and-white photographs accompany each biographical sketch. Students with an interest in health and nutrition and bodybuilding may find good recreational reading here. The books will also serve as resources for health, life skills, and physical-education classes.
Sylvia V. Meisner, Greensboro Montessori School, NC
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Author Patricia Costello has been an author and editor for more than 15 years. She holds degrees from San Francisco State University and the University of Southern California. She has authored numerous elementary, middle school, and high school textbooks, and also works as a reviewer for several publishers, reviewing various educational textbooks. She is an instructor of English at San Francisco City College.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 96 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Pub Inc (August 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584150505
• ISBN-13: 978-1584150503
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,343,439 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Insightful September 16, 2001

By A Customer

Format:Library Binding

This book was great. The stars in the book were very candid and insightful. I was encouraged by the way that everyone in the book made it seem so easy to get in shape and stay healthy. I would definently recommend this to anyone who is new to getting and staying in shape.