Fitness Information for Teens

by Bakewell, Lisa

• ISBN13: 9780780810457
• ISBN10: 0780810457
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-30
• Publisher: Omnigraphics Inc

Summary

Health Tips about Exercise, Physical Well-Being, and Health Maintenance Including Facts about Conditioning, Stretching, Strength Training, Body Shape and Body Image, Sports Nutrition, and Specific Activities for Athletes and Non-Athletes

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Before You Get Started
Fitness: Steps To A Healthy Life	p. 3
Defining Fitness	p. 11
Why Should I Be Active?	p. 19
Body Image And Self Esteem	p. 27
Sports Physicals	p. 37
Fitness Fundamentals
Your Multitalented Muscles	p. 45
Working Your Muscles	p. 51
Stretching: An Important Component Of Fitness	p. 65
Exercise To Build Healthy Bones	p. 71
Measuring Physical Activity Intensity	p. 79
Make An Exercise Plan	p. 85
Using Exercise Equipment	p. 91
Choosing Shoes And Apparel	p. 127
Activities To Try
Aerobic Step Bench Training	p. 133
Spinning And Bicycling	p. 137
Golf	p. 143
Gymnastics And Cheerleading	p. 147
Kickboxing And Martial Arts	p. 153
Pilates And Yoga	p. 157
Play Ball: Baseball, Softball, Football, Basketball, And Soccer	p. 163
Skating And Skateboarding	p. 175
Snow Sports: Skiing And Snowboarding	p. 181
Strength Training	p. 197
Racquetball, Tennis, And Volleyball	p. 203
Running, Walking, Jumping, Hiking, And Climbing	p. 211
Water Sports: Swimming, Diving, Skiing, Surfing, Kayaking, And Canoeing	p. 227
Activities For Kids With Physical Challenges	p. 249
Maintaining Health And Fitness
Take Charge Of Your Health	p. 255
Exercise And Weight Control	p. 267
Water: An Essential Nutrient	p. 277
Sports Nutrition	p. 285
Dietary Supplements: Facts Vs. Fads	p. 293
Mental Wellness	p. 297
Adolescent Sleep Needs And Patterns	p. 315
Locker Room Hygiene	p. 325
Avoiding Fitness Busters
Overcome Barriers: Make Physical Activity Easy And Safe	p. 329
Don't Let Health Issues Keep You On The Sidelines	p. 335
Cold Weather, Hot Weather, And Cardiovascular Disease	p. 345
Dealing With Sports Injuries	p. 349
Drugs In Sports	p. 359
Are Steroids Worth The Risk?	p. 373
Compulsive Exercise	p. 379
The Female Athlete Triad	p. 383
If You Need More Information
The President's Challenge	p. 391
Fitness Organizations	p. 397
Suggested Additional Reading	p. 409
Index	p. 417
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