muscle strength

"If you want to move well, become strong, and retain a balanced physique, you need to train the core. As such, people toss around the term "core training" for all types of workouts. But what does it truly involve? . . . We'll answer that question and more, illuminating the benefits of training this critical section of the body"--Provided by publisher.

"When you think of strength training, what comes to mind? You're likely imagining a bodybuilder-type physique, lifting hundreds of pounds over his or her head. . . . Strength training is so much more than bodybuilding. In fact, it's important for everyone! Teenagers, in particular, have a lot to gain from weightlifting--and it isn't just muscle. A well-organized resistance training program provides a foundation for a healthy lifestyle into adulthood. It can also improve sports performance for youth athletes aiming to reach the next level"--Provided by publisher.

"Eleven-year-old Thom Ngho is keeping a secret: she's strong. Like suuuuper strong. Freakishly strong. And it's making it impossible for her to fit in at her new middle school. In a desperate bid to get rid of her super strength, Thom makes a deal with the Monkey King, a powerful deity and legendary trickster she accidentally released from his 500-year prison sentence. Thom agrees to help the Monkey King get back his magical staff if he'll take away her strength. Soon Thom is swept up in an ancient and fantastical world in where demons, dragons, and Jade princesses actually exist. But she quickly discovers that magic can't cure everything, and dealing with the trickster god might be more trouble than it's worth"--Provided by publisher.

"A training guide for the non-professional mixed martial arts athlete, this book provides elite-level information that is easy to follow and readily implemented into a busy life schedule. It covers topics such as strength and conditioning, how to balance workouts with martial arts training, developing a training plan, nutrition, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Whether you want to tone and sculpt, lose weight, gain an athletic edge, or support mobility, strength training will help achieve your goals. [This book] reveals the mechanics of each movement in detail, identifying the muscles and joint actions working below the surface, so you can maximize your workouts and feel you're getting it right."--Page 4 of cover.

Presents a training guide to improving muscle strength and overall appearance, providing detailed diagrams of over 125 exercises for both men and women, programs using both free and fixed weights, and advice on nutrition and warming up exercises.

"Engaging images accompany information about the science of super strength. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text describes the real-world science of strength and how it compares to Superman's abilities"--Provided by publisher.

"Readers learn about the importance of resistance training, which increases strength and endurance while working on your muscles and making them larger. After studying the three main methods of resistance training, which are free weights, resistance machines, and individual body weight, readers are taught how to pick the best practice for their individual needs and goals and are given sample exercises. This book also teaches students the science behind weight lifting and explains the function of different muscles so that students are able to understand what parts of their bodies they're training. This text ends with a focus on yoga and stretching to increase flexibility, a key component of strength"--Provided by publisher.

Readers learn about the importance of resistance training, which increases strength and endurance while working on your muscles and making them larger. After studying the three main methods of resistance training, which are free weights, resistance machines, and individual body weight, readers are taught how to pick the best practice for their individual needs and goals and are given sample exercises. This book also teaches students the science behind weight lifting and explains the function of different muscles so that students are able to understand what parts of their bodies they're training.