Fitness Information For Teens 5th Ed

Provides consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Includes index and resource information.

Fitness Information for Teens, Fifth Edition provides information on the key components of fitness, facts about physical activity among teens, and the significance of sleep and healthy nutrition. This also consists of a fitness plan and exercise fundamentals such as martial arts, combined exercise, cardiovascular exercise to maintain a healthy weight, various activities for teens involved in the team and as an individual, along with sports fitness safety and overcoming obstacles to physical fitness. The book concludes with a glossary of terms related to fitness and a directory of organizations with information on specific sports and activities.

According to the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, adolescence itself is a risk factor for physical inactivity-a major contributor to obesity, one of the most serious chronic health conditions threatening the nation today. During the teen years, opportunities to participate in organized sports decrease and fewer hours are spent in physical education classes. Teens also walk less once they start driving, and activities like watching television, listening to music, playing video games, and online computing can lead to the development of a sedentary lifestyle. By increasing activity and becoming fit, however, teens can adopt habits that will help them maintain wellness throughout their adult years. Fitness Information for Teens, Second Edition provides updated facts about the importance of being physically fit. It explains exercise fundamentals and describes common types of exercise equipment. Activities for athletes and non-athletes are outlined, and a special section about avoiding fitness barriers is included. Mental wellness, proper sleep habits, body image, self-esteem, and drug issues (including the use of steroids) are discussed, and the use of physical activity to alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety is explained. The book concludes with a directory of resources and suggestions for additional reading. Book jacket.

The Student Edition is well designed and clearly organized. Each chapter opener contains: Objectives: Highlights what students are to look for when they read. Chapter Preview: Provides students with an overview of what they will be reading about in a list format. Vocabulary: Words are emphasized in color throughout the text. One of the most exciting and unique features of Personal Fitness: Looking Good / Feeling Good 5th Edition is that students are assisted in establishing a personal fitness program step by step, chapter by chapter, that is especially for them.

This print and online resource provides consumer health information for teens on maintaining health through physical activity.

In a straightforward and nonjudgmental manner, The Truth About series tackles a range of current issues that affects teens. Each A-to-Z volume delivers the information teens need to cope with pressure from a multitude of sources and to make informed choices when faced with difficult decisions. Special features such as "Q & A," "Teens Speak," and "Fact Or Fiction?" focus on critical aspects of current topics, while "Did You Know?" presents up-to-date tables and graphs. With an informative glossary and a valuable listing of hotlines and further resources, these books are essential reading for young people in search of guidance and knowledge. The Truth About Physical Fitness and Nutrition takes an in-depth look at key health matters, providing useful facts about practicing healthy hygiene, achieving fitness, and avoiding risky behaviors. This accessible new guide features up-to-date information in a user-friendly format. Book jacket.

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens about maintaining health through physical activity, including facts about preventing injury and overcoming obstacles to fitness. Includes index and resource information"--

"Provides basic consumer health information for teens on fitness and wellness, sports and activities, nutrition and body image. Includes index, resource information and recommendations for further reading."--Provided by publisher.