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.
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.