Strength and Power for Young Athletes (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

“Faigenbaum and Westcott have contributed a highly innovative approach to the field of youth strength training. Strength and Power for Young Athletes combines up-to-the-minute research regarding the physiological and psychological aspects of youth strength training with a meticulous array of training exercises and tips. Most notable is the chapter on the 7-to 9-year-old strength program. I recommend this book for youth coaches, parents, and young athletes interested in improving their health and lives through strength training.”
Steve Brennan
Executive director of the Midwest Youth Coaches Association

“Through their book, Avery and Wayne have provided an intelligent and systematic plan for young people interested in improving and strengthening themselves. Regardless of whether the young person plans to participate in organized sports, or looks instead toward improving his or her quality of life, this book will establish a fitness base that will last a lifetime.”
Ben Cook, CSCS
Men's basketball strength and conditioning coach
University of North Carolina

“This text makes a timely and significant contribution to the literature on training young, developing athletes. It serves as a valuable resource for those who are responsible for designing safe and effective strength programs for the many children who are unfit and overweight. A great blend of research and practical application.”
Thomas R. Baechle, EdD, CSCS, NSCA-CPT
Former president of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
NSCA Lifetime Achievement Award

“The authors provide a clear, systematic, and safe guide to initiating and maintaining strength conditioning programs for young athletes. They have integrated current research on this topic into a practical guide for parents and coaches. This manual provides specifics for training muscle groups as well as preparing for specific sports. I recommend this text as a guide to every parent or coach whose child or youth sports candidate is beginning a strength training program.”
Lyle J. Micheli
Former president of American College of Sports Medicine

Product Description

It’s never too early to begin a sound strength-training program. Significant gains in muscle mass, strength, and power are possible from the age of six. And the benefits of added strength and power are apparent in the amazing athleticism displayed by young athletes in all sports.

Authors Avery Faigenbaum and Wayne Westcott provide detailed instructions for 82 free weight, body weight, machine, cord, and medicine ball exercises. Emphasizing safety and technique, the programs include stretching exercises and nutritional guidelines to prevent injuries and ensure an overall fitness base. Also included are proven training programs tailored to power, jumping, striking, and endurance sports.

Arm yourself with the tools to set up a strength-training program for your future superstar. Strength and Power for Young Athletes will improve body composition and self-esteem, and enhance sports performance, giving young people the advantage they need to excel in sports.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics (April 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736002189
• ISBN-13: 978-0736002189
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #184,310 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, June 30, 2000

By	Tom Darling, Member of 80,84and 88 USA Olympi... (Watertown, MA USA) - See all my reviews

As a former Olympic Athlete I appreciate the importance of keeping children healthy and strong. This book provides all the tools you need to develop safe and effective strength programs for boys and girls. It is an easy read and the photographs are outstanding. This book is a real WINNER!

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strength in a powerful book, October 17, 2000

A Kid's Review

Strength and Power for Young Athletes is a tremendous help to athletes with both high and low athletic standards and abilities.It is very easy to read and follow.It has appendixes for each sport and categories for each age group.Pictures and a key of what each machine works helps you understand each machine easier.Nutrition guides of carbs and protien is also a big help.This book is great for keeping you in shape.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required for parents of active children, October 25, 2000

By	John Reenan (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Even if you are an experienced athlete yourself, and former power lifter (like me), this book is great for the research it presents about children and weightlifting, and for the organization of the material. I found the medicine ball portion particularly helpful. Very good pictures.