Fall 2024

Strength Training

From the Set Essential Fitness

All people require certain elements of physical strength to get through their daily routines, and strength training is more than just piling heavy weights on a barbell. This title examines the many ways people can get stronger and how those methods benefit both athletic performance and everyday life. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$42.79 $29.95
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 9781098293307
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.

Author: Sarah Roggio