Fit Kids for Life: A Parents' Guide to Optimal Nutrition & Training for Young Athletes - Brossura

Antonio, Jose; Stout, Jeffrey R.

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ISBN 10: 1591200997 ISBN 13: 9781591200994

Casa editrice: Basic Health Pubns, 2004

Riassunto

Exercise and Nutrition Guidelines for Active Kids When we look back on childhood, we realize that ''exercise'' was a lot like play. We enjoyed running, playing tag, or hitting a baseball just because it felt good. However, it's apparent that staying active, even as kids, has become the exception. The statistics are depressing: up to a third of children in the United States are obese. And overweight kids become overweight adults. Parents play a significant role in keeping their children fit and healthy. Good nutrition and exercise learned as a child can mean a long and active life as an adult. This book can help you foster these healthy habits in your children. Kids can safely use resistance training to get fit for recreational activities and sports. Weight lifting will allow your child to build strength, prevent injury, and improve motor skills. This book includes coaching tips, gender-specific workouts, and training programs. The more kids exercise and participate in sports, the more calories and nutrients they need. Athletics create more nutritional demands on the body, especially when a hectic and unhealthy eating schedule has become a habit. Parents and young athletes need to understand the importance of high-quality nutrition. You'll find general dietary guidelines for healthy eating for active kids, as well as tips on pre- and post-exercise nutrition, staying hydrated while exercising, and healthy snacks. Fit Kids for Life will help you keep young athletes injury free, active, and healthy right into adulthood.

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L'autore:

Jose Antonio earned his doctorate at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, in Dallas, where he completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jeffrey R. Stout received his doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the University of Nebraska. He has contributed to scientific publications in sports nutrition, muscle growth and development, and body composition. Together, the authors have co-authored/edited four books on sports nutrition.

Product Description:

Fit Kids For Life covers common misconceptions regarding strength training for children. Kids can safely use resistance training to get fit for recreational activities and sports. Weight lifting allows children to build strength, prevent injury, and improve motor skills. Coaching tips, gender-specific workouts, and training programmes are included. Youll also find tips on pre- and post-exercise nutrition, staying hydrated while exercising, and healthy snacks.

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• Editore: Basic Health Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1591200997
• ISBN 13: 9781591200994
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 192