Fall 2024

Essential Fitness

Set of 6 titles

There are hundreds of ways to exercise. From low-impact workouts such as walking or swimming to more intense high-impact activities such as running and lifting weights, how people choose to exercise depends on their individual preferences. Some options are derived from ancient practices, while others are relatively new ideas. Essential Fitness gives readers a detailed look at several popular exercise practices and explains their benefits for both the body and mind. The series also offers visual guides, as well as tips on the latest technology to help readers understand health and fitness.

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Title   ATOS Format Qty
Essential Fitness (6 titles) NEW
Aerobic Exercise NEW
High-Intensity Interval Training NEW
Sports Training NEW
Strength Training NEW
Stretching & Balance NEW
Yoga & Pilates NEW
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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 8
Dewey Number 613.71
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language English
Publisher ABDO Publishing
Format Reinforced book
ISBN F24ABDO10
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 112
Dimensions 6.25 x 9.25
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Essential Fitness

How do you start a fitness routine? What do you need and what is safe? These questions and more are addressed for teens looking to develop healthy habits around exercise. Hot topics are explored like fitness-based applications and specific exercises hyped on social media. Clutter and buzz around what the right workout routine is or even the right time of day to workout are demystified in easy-to-understand sidebar discussions. Sample experiences remain the core of the text as readers can shadow others on their fitness journey to see how to approach workout buddies and healthy habits. VERDICT A collection of high-interest exercise topics that balance inclusion of abilities and fitness goals for teens with reliable, safe information.