muscles

Presents a program of exercises for developing the various muscles of the body and increasing the body's overall strength.

Describes the various types of muscles--skeletal, smooth, and cardiac--and how they function.

Tells about the various muscle sports --bodybuilding, weightlifting, powerlifting, Sumo wrestling, wrestling, shotput, discus, javelin, hammer and wristwrestling--and their champions.

An introduction to different kinds of muscles and how they function.

Contains full-color drawings demonstrating how the various muscle groups are used during the most popular exercises, with tips for good form, expert commentary on each exercise, and specific exercise programs for muscle tone and flexibility.

Explores how muscles move and work, how they can be damaged, what can be done to treat muscular damage, and why it is important to keep muscles healthy.

Describes how your teeth, stomach, intestines, and other body parts work together to turn food into the fuel your body needs to keep you thinking, talking, moving, and playing.

Discusses what the muscular system is, how it works, and how it may be affected by various injuries and diseases.

Explains the functions and physical concepts of the muscular system with color photographs, simple scientific diagrams, and a glossary.

Discusses the structure and functions of the skeleton and muscles.