Fitness training for girls : a teen girl's guide to resistance training, cardiovascular conditioning, and nutrition

Sorting through the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of a girl's life during her teen years, this guide presents positive reasons and practical advice for making fitness a permanent part of her life. As society becomes more accepting of truly athletic women, teen girls are encouraged to overcome a "quitter's mentality” and develop physical confidence and mental toughness. A variety of nutrition tips and fitness facts allow girls to design individual workouts. Also included is information geared toward teens on weight lifting, cardiovascular conditioning, joining a gym, and working out at home. An introduction to fitness training for teenage girls that provides information on the specific issues faced by teen girls and offers advice on creating a training regime for optimal health and well-being Provides advice for girls on the importance of physical fitness, and recommends a rigorous program of exercises--including stretching, using gym equipment, and weight lifting--and a healthy diet