This book presents tips on lifestyle habits teens can develop to improve their heart health and avoid certain diseases and conditions that can occur when healthy choices are not made.
Offers adolescents and teens an overview of the importance of physical fitness, with tips for keeping in shape, working exercise into their daily schedule, and eating healthy foods.
Explains how children can use basic math skills to figure out exactly how effective their exercise and fitness program is by determining how many calories they burned and how many calories they must consumer to maintain, gain, or lose weight.
Explains how the body changes during exercise and what athletes and regular exercisers should eat and drink, discussing energy, electrolyte balance, ergogenic aids, and common nutrition problems among athletes.
Presents a practical guide for strength development for young athletes ages seven to eighteen and provides instruction on a number of exercises, proper training, and creating individualized programs.