"Being active is an important part of healthy living, and there are many ways to do so. Some examples include running, playing sports, or riding a bike. This book gives kids the tools they need to form exercise and activity into lifelong habits"--Provided by publisher.
Explores the science behind superhuman endurance, discussing how physical exercise benefits the mind, how people push past their limits while exercising and more.
"Ex-Navy Seal [Jocko Willink] presents a guide on how to achieve freedom through discipline, outlining the mental and physical practices that shaped his career and continue to help him reach fulfilling goals while outmaneuvering common pitfalls"--OCLC.
expert fueling strategies for training, recovery, and performance
Larson-Meyer, D. Enette
2020
[The authors] combine decades of evidence-based research with personal experience working with--and as--vegan and vegetarian athletes to offer you a reliable and complete explanation of how, when, and why you need to plan your nutrient intake to maximize nutrition and get the best results. They will help you make smart decisions about properly fueling your body so you have the energy and stamina to boost your training and excel during competition"--Google Books.
Explains what it means to be active, discusses why it is important for kids to be active at least sixty minutes a day, and looks at various ways to get moving.
Describes the life and playing career of professional basketball player LeBron James, focusing on his physical fitness routine. Includes fact boxes, color photographs, an awards list, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.
Experiments and activities help students learn how the human body stays fit, describing how the muscles, heart, sweat glands, and other systems work together to help people stay healthy.
