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The Gymnasts' Gift (The Gymnasts #20)
by Elizabeth A. LevyThe Pinecones aren't just a team; they're close friends. Cindi has to leave gymnastics--she won't be part of the team anymore. She'd give anything to stay, and her teammates have decided to help her. She is glad - but how much?
Gymnastics Superstar Simone Biles
by Jon M FishmanGymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.
Gymnastics Medicine: Evaluation, Management and Rehabilitation
by Emily SweeneyThis book presents the most current information on the treatment of athletes involved in gymnastics, a multifaceted sport with unique demands on its participants that can lead to a myriad of medical conditions and injury patterns. It opens with an introduction to the history of gymnastics and a brief review of gymnastics disciplines and events. An overview of gymnastics injury epidemiology lays the foundation for the rest of the book. Growth and developmental issues are also discussed in detail, as many young gymnasts train long hours before or during puberty. Concepts related to the biomechanics of gymnastics, common overuse and acute musculoskeletal injuries, psychological issues, concussions, as well as rehabilitation and return-to-play principles round out the presentation. Throughout, there is the emphasis that young athletes are not simply small adults, and that they have unique needs and considerations for evaluation and treatment. Written and edited by experts in the field, some of whom are former gymnasts themselves, Gymnastics Medicine covers all of the relevant information on evaluation, management and return-to-play for sports medicine physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, athletic trainers, exercise scientists, and mental health professionals.
Gymnastics Jitters (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories Series)
by Jake Maddox Katie WoodDana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team must learn how to deal with their biggest rivals, the Superiors. When the Superiors don't play fair, the Raiders learn a valuable lesson in sportsmanship.
Gymnastics Glory: Book 11 (Secret Princesses #11)
by Rosie BanksA gorgeous new series about magical princesses and best friends. Best friends Charlotte and Mia can't bear it when Charlotte's family moves far away. But when they become trainee Secret Princesses they begin an amazing adventure together - and they can see each other whenever they like!Mean Princess Poison has cast a spell on four of the Secret Princesses and made them forget all about their magic. Can the girls remind Princess Kiko about Wishing Star Palace and make a wish come true for a girl just like them?Plus collect the tokens for a exclusive Best Friends necklace designed by Monsoon!**while stocks last
Gymnastics Fun (Sports Fun)
by Imogen KingsleyGymnastics is amazing to watch! Kids can take part in the sport by learning about the skills, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. They can even practice a basic skill to have more fun in the arena.
Gymnastics Comeback (Jake Maddox JV Girls)
by Jake MaddoxAs an eighth grader, Suzy has just joined the high school gymnastics team, so she is crushed when she gets injured and can't practice or compete. Meanwhile her mother wishes she wouldn't participate in gymnastics and would focus her efforts on her piano playing instead. Facing pressures from her team, her coach, and her mother, Suzy has to take charge of her own destiny. Can she make a comeback in time to help her team defeat its biggest rival?
Gymnastics
by Dan GutmanHow did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You?ll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, read about the history of the sport, and lots more! Dan Gutman?s insider look at gymnastics has been fully updated to include the 1996 Olympics and is sure to enthrall aspiring gymnasts and devoted fans alike. ?A glossary, a chronology, and an entertaining chapter of gymnastics trivia round out this easily read, timely overview of a popular sport. ?-- Booklist Dan Gutman is the author of many books for children, including Ice Skating, Taking Flight: My Story by Vicky Van Meter, and World Series Classics. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey. .
Gymnastics
by J. S. McintoshOver half a million people in the United States participate in gymnastics, making it an extremely popular sport. The risks of injury, however, are high. This easy-to-read guide will teach you ways to keep gymnastics safe through procedures such as equipment safety checks and comprehensive warm-up routines before exercise. This book includes information on: * Rehabilitating sprained ankles and wrists. * Maintaining focus at competitions. * Exercises used to strengthen damaged limbs or joints. * Warning signs of wear-and-tear injuries. * The importance of good nutrition. * The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook: Over 100 Workouts
by Michael VolkmarOver 100 of the best gymnastic rings workouts for fat burning, strength, and power.Gymnastic rings have fast become go-to's for at-home and on-the-road workouts, in addition to enhancing workout routines with challenging new dynamics. Developed by best-selling fitness author and strength and conditioning expert Mike Volkmar, this workout collection will introduce you to the exciting and effective world of gym rings. The Gymnastic Rings Workout Handbook is a great way to change up your routine and break through plateaus. Your workouts will never be boring again, guaranteed! The book is results-oriented and goal-based, giving you all the information you need for maximum effectiveness.
Gymnastic Exercises For Horses
by Eleanor RussellThis exceptional book, Gymnastic Exercises for Horses Volume II is now available in the Xenophon Press Reprint program. This great work explains how to gymnastically develop your horse and how to address problems that will inevitably arise along his path of training. The exercises are for green horses to Grand Prix and everything in between. Each section in this unique edition is complete with "HELP ! It didn't happen" assistance advice. Over 140 pages with more than 65 exercises are clearly explained, with easy-to-follow diagrams and text written in basic rider's language. The diagrams are simple to follow with an emphasis on imaginatively changing these exercises to keep you and your horse working in a happy and interesting way. In 1985, Eleanor Russell published Gymnastic Exercises for Horses which became a best seller. Now we haveGymnastic Exercises for Horses Volume 2 which includes the diagrams from Volume 1 and the long running series of articles from Hoofs and Horns, which included a 'HELP ! It didn't happen' section.
Gymnast Commandos (The Gymnasts #17)
by Elizabeth LevyEveryone is playing the new commando game and soon Darlene will be, too...whether she wants to or not.
The Gymnasium of the Horse
by Gustav Steinbrecht Paul Plinzer William SteinkrausGustav Steinbrecht's "Gymnasium des Pferdes" is one of the great milestones of equestrian literature, alongside Xenophon, Pluvinel, Newcastle, and De la Gueriniere. It forms a connection and transition between two eras. One the one hand, it is the culmination point of the equestrian literature of the late 18th century and 19th century that, under the influence of the Industrial Revolution, tried to explain equine biomechanics by comparing the horse's body to a mechanical device. On the other hand, it forms the theoretical foundation for the German army training manual (Heeresdienstvorschrift) and its successor, the "Richtlinien fuer Reiten und Fahren" of the German National Federation. The "Gymnasium of the Horse" belongs on every dressage rider's bookshelf. It's the kind of book that cannot be glanced through casually, but that needs to be studied, because every word is chosen deliberately, and every sentence is full of knowledge and meaning. It's a book that needs to be re-read regularly, because with each new reading you will discover something new, and your understanding will evolve and deepen with each reading. It is a true classic, because it is universally accepted and admired, not only in Germany, but also in the rest of the dressage world, and it contains so much wisdom, so much invaluable advice that even 130 years later it has lost nothing of its relevance. Steinbrecht formulates rules, principles, and guidelines for horse training more concisely and more sharply than almost any other author. His book has really stood the test of time.
Gym-Free and Toned: Weight-Free Workouts That Slim and Sculpt
by Nathan JendrickGet toned and slim without the gymThis book provides workouts and exercises that can be performed with minimal-to-no equipment. No matter what reason you can&’t go to a gym, Gym-Free and Toned will provide you with an array of options so you can get an invigorating and effective workout. Olympic trainer Nathan Jendrick takes you through 160 exercises organized into 35 complete workouts and 12 cardio routines, providing you with a bodybuilding and toning system that gives gym-equivalent results. Step-by-step photographs carefully show each exercise with detailed instruction. Multiple workouts are provided so that you have many routines to choose from and won&’t get bored. You&’ll also find nutrition and supplementation guidance to ensure you get the maximum benefit out of the bodybuilding and toning workouts. So whether you&’re traveling or just can&’t afford an expensive gym membership or at-home equipment, you&’ll be able to get the body you always wanted with Gym-Free and Toned.
Gym-Free and Ripped: Weight-Free Workouts That Build and Sculpt
by Nathan JendrickThe ultimate low-cost, low-maintenance workout-no gym or weights required. Gym-Free and Ripped is for people needing workouts and exercises that can be performed without a gym-and with no, or minimal, equipment. Whether one is traveling, at home, or for whatever reason cannot go to a gym, these exercises-organized into workouts-provide one with gym- equivalent bodybuilding and toning. The author, both a certified fitness trainer and a photographer, carefully shows each exercise with step-by-step instructions. Multiple workouts are provided so that the reader can keep things fresh by varying routines. Additionally, the author offers nutrition and supplementation guidance to ensure maximum benefits from the body-building and toning workouts.
Gym Culture, Identity and Performance-Enhancing Drugs: Tracing a Typology of Steroid Use (Ethics and Sport)
by Ask Vest ChristiansenThis book is about gym culture, the pursuit of fit, muscular bodies and the use of drugs as a means to get there. Building on the international research literature and in-depth interviews with men who have experience of image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs), the book explores the fascination with muscles, motivations for using drugs to enhance them, assessments of risks, and experience of side effects. The book examines what the altered body does to the men&’s identity, self-image and relationships with peers and partners. Taking an evolutionary psychological approach, it also investigates the biological and psychological foundations of the fascination with the muscular body and discusses the notion of precarious manhood. Building on these analyses the book considers the political and regulatory initiatives in place to prevent the use of IPEDs and assesses those strategies&’ potential to reach their aims. This is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the issue of drugs in sport, the ethics of sport, sociology of sport, sociology of the body, masculinity or public health.
Gym Climbing: Maximizing Your Indoor Experience
by Matt BurbachGym climbing has evolved into a sport in its own right and Matt Burbach has been there to spur it on. Burbach covers all aspects of indoor rock climbing in detail, including what to look for in a gym, analysis of equipment and how it works, proper top-rope systems management, and movement technique. More advanced indoor climbers will appreciate chapters on topics such as indoor leading, performance, competition climbing, and bouldering. For outdoor rock climbers now training in gyms, this guide aids the "reverse" transition from climbing on real rock to pulling on plastic. Throughout, Burbach not only demonstrates the proper techniques and skills, but goes one step further to explain why those practices are better.
Gym Climbing: Improve Technique, Movement, and Performance
by Matt BurbachClimbing has become a mainstream sport with more participants than skiing or snowboarding and, among the different types of climbing, gym climbing is the most popular. Where gyms were once a training ground for rock and alpine climbers, many participants now regularly climb indoors with no plans beyond tackling the ever-changing routes of their neighborhood hangout. <P><P>When Mountaineers Books published the first edition of this title in 2004 there were approximately 250 climbing gyms in the United States. Today there are more than 650. In this completely revised second edition, author Matt Burbach focuses his instruction on climbers who want to excel on indoor routes and problems. <P><P>The new edition includes: Step-by-step training for beginners - Strategies for progressing to dynamic movements to top out on ever more difficult new-school routes and problems - Both bouldering and top-roping instruction -Physical conditioning, mental training, and kinesiological assessment and theory -The latest belay and safety techniques - Explanation of equipment, which is safer, lighter, and more comfortable than ever. <P><P>This edition also includes entirely new photos (now in color), with professional climbers Emily Harrington and Matt Segal demonstrating the moves and gym climbing techniques throughout the book.
Gym Candy
by Carl DeukerMick Johnson is determined not to make the same mistakes his father, a failed football hero, made. But after being tackled just short of the end zone in a big game, Mick begins using "gym candy," or steroids. His performances become record-breaking, but the side effects are terrible: Mick suffers 'roid rage, depression, and body acne. Gym Candy's subject matter is just as hard-hitting as its football scenes. You'll find yourself unable to look away as Mick goes down a road that even he knows is the wrong one to travel.
Gym Bodies: Exploring Fitness Cultures (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society)
by James Brighton Ian Wellard Amy ClarkDrawing on empirical research, this fascinating new book explores the embodied experiences of ‘gym goers’ and the fitness cultures that are constructed within gyms and fitness spaces. Gym Bodies offers a personal, interactive, ethnographic account of the multiplicity of contemporary gym practices, spaces and cultures, including bodybuilding, CrossFit and Spinning. It argues that gym bodies are historically constructed, social, sensual, emotional and political; that experience intersects with multiple embodied identities; and that fitness cultures are profoundly important in shaping the body in wider contemporary culture. This is important reading for students, tutors and researchers working in sport and exercise studies, sociology of the body, health studies, leisure, cultural studies, gender and education. It is also a valuable resource for policy makers and practitioners within the fields of sport, leisure, health and education.
Guys Read: Against All Odds
by Dustin BrownDustin Brown, all-star captain of the 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, tells his story of how he went from being a youth hockey player in Ithaca, New York, to becoming one of the NHL's biggest stars. This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.
Guys Read: The Choice
by James BrownCBS NFL Today anchor James Brown recounts the true story of how the decision he made as a young college basketball star shaped his life forever. This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.
Guys Read: Choke
by Joseph BruchacIt takes a big risk in the mixed martial arts arena for 98-pound weakling Johnny to find that real power comes from within. This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.
Guys Read: The Meat Grinder
by Chris CrutcherIf Devin Mack can't actually fight his father, he's going to fight everyone he can find on the football field. This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.
Guys Read: Find Your Fire
by Tim GreenOffensive lineman Jake and his best friend, Bobby, were planning on playing for the Immaculate Heart football team together—until an unexpected turn of events finds them competing for one scholarship. This short story from the collection Guys Read: The Sports Pages is a winner.