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This text brings light to what has been an unclear and often controversial topic: strength training for children and young adults. Leading experts Avery Faigenbaum and Wayne Westcott guide you in developing safe, effective, and enjoyable training programs for ages 7 to 18.

ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness is the authoritative guide on motor skill development, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and strength, power, speed and agility training for young athletes.

ACSM's Essentials of Youth Fitness is the authoritative guide on motor skill development, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and strength, power, speed and agility training for young athletes.

Outlines a strength training program for young athletes aged seven to fifteen that includes free weight, body weight, machine, cord, and medicine ball exercises, as well as stretching exercises and nutritional guidelines.

Youth Strength Training offers the fundamentals needed to create a safe environment for youth activity. Also included are teaching tips and guidelines based both on research and first-hand experience in the development of youth programming. Six complete full-body workouts using various forms of resistance are covered in detail, with accompanying photographs and instructions for modifying each exercise for different skill and fitness levels. Produced in cooperation with the American Council on Exercise.

Three of the most respected and sought-after specialistsin the field of exercise and physical conditioningpresent this comprehensive, progressive, cost effective,and developmentally appropriate program of plyometricexercises specifically designed for younger athletes.Outlines a clear six-week progressive plyometric program,described in complete detail. Multiple clear photographsaccompany each exercise. Also includes a remarkable andeasy-to-navigate 58-minute DVD. Ideal for coaches,teachers, and parents of young athletes at any age andany ability level.