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Grade 5-9?A basic introduction to a perennially popular topic. With no bias toward any particular method, the advantages and disadvantages of weight machines, free weights, and training without weights are discussed. Safety is stressed throughout and a special emphasis is placed on the importance of warm-ups and stretching. Approximately one third of the book is devoted to exercises for developing specific parts of the body. They are explained simply and clearly and are demonstrated with beautifully reproduced, full-color photographs. A suggested workout routine and a chapter on weight-lifting and bodybuilding competitions round out the discussion. A chart indicating which lifts are best for specific sports and a table of world records are also included. While the youngsters depicted in the photographs are in their mid-teens, the book is not difficult and the print is fairly large, making it a natural for older students reading below grade level. Notable for equal representation of women and girls, this title should take its place beside an already substantial list of quality books on this subject, including Savage's Weight Lifting (Crestwood, 1995) and Bill Lund's Weightlifting (Children's, 1996).?Richard Luzer, Fair Haven Union High School, VT
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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An introduction to the sport of strength training, with and without weights, including its history, equipment, techniques, and variations.
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