Gymnastics in Sports & Nonfiction eBooks

The Girls

An All-American Town, a Predatory Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who Brought Him Down

by Abigail Pesta ...

In this news-breaking narrative, decades of women who brought down sexual predator Larry Nassar offer groundbreaking new insight, with the first known survivor and many others sharing their stories exclusively for the first time.We think of Larry Nassar as the despicable sexual predator of Olympic gymnasts -- but there is an astonishing, untold story. For decades, in a small-town gym in Michigan, ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

In this news-breaking narrative, decades of women who brought down sexual predator Larry Nassar offer groundbreaking new insight, with the first known survivor and many others sharing their stories exclusively for the first time.We think of Larry Nassar as the despicable sexual predator of Olympic gymnasts -- but there is an astonishing, untold story. For decades, in a small-town gym in Michigan,
... Read more
Learning the Splits

A practically oriented book with easy-to-understand instructions and lots of photos

by Petra Lahnstein ...

"Can you recommend a book for my daughter so that I know she's doing the exercises properly when she practices at home?" During my years as trainer, I've often encountered parents and young dancers looking for a book that teaches them how to do the splits. Now I can recommend this book to everyone. It's a great reference book with lots of illustrations and easy to understand explanations." Petra ... Read more

$18.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Can you recommend a book for my daughter so that I know she's doing the exercises properly when she practices at home?" During my years as trainer, I've often encountered parents and young dancers looking for a book that teaches them how to do the splits. Now I can recommend this book to everyone. It's a great reference book with lots of illustrations and easy to understand explanations." Petra
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Mind Gym : An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence

by Gary Mack, David Casstevens ...

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition. ... Read more

$17.81 CAD

Drawing on his work with some of the top teams in professional sports, noted sport psychology consultant Gary Mack shares with you the same techniques and exercises he uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." These 40 accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes will help you gain the "head edge" over the competition.
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Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

by Joan Ryan ...

A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

A sports reporter investigates the training of girls as professional gymnasts and figure skaters, arguing that the pressure to succeed and to look beautiful results in mental and physical harm, from eating disorders to psychological trauma.
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I'm That Girl

Living the Power of My Dreams

by Jordan Chiles ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerWith a Foreword by Simone BilesThe sensational two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles’s heartfelt, inspiring memoir chronicling her unlikely path to the podium—including the unprecedented challenges, the joy of winning, the crushing pain of defeat, and the love and support of her devoted family and teammates that helps her stay strong.It was a rare and stunning ... Read more

$17.99 CAD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerWith a Foreword by Simone BilesThe sensational two-time Olympian Jordan Chiles’s heartfelt, inspiring memoir chronicling her unlikely path to the podium—including the unprecedented challenges, the joy of winning, the crushing pain of defeat, and the love and support of her devoted family and teammates that helps her stay strong.It was a rare and stunning
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Weight Lifting And Weight Training

a guide to improving your health through weight lifting

by Lance Bishop ...

To get the most health benefit out of lifting weights, you need to combine your weight training with other exercise. If you are not already doing some kind of aerobic or cardio workout everyday, you must do this in addition to weight lifting. It is not healthy to just begin to lift weights without a proper warm up. Of course before starting any workout routine, check with your doctor. Prior to ... Read more

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To get the most health benefit out of lifting weights, you need to combine your weight training with other exercise. If you are not already doing some kind of aerobic or cardio workout everyday, you must do this in addition to weight lifting. It is not healthy to just begin to lift weights without a proper warm up. Of course before starting any workout routine, check with your doctor. Prior to
... Read more
Gymnastics

Skills, Tips and Tricks For Learning Benefits of Gymnastics, Gymnastics Equipment, Girls Gymnastics, Boys Gymnastics

by Peter Rhodes ...

The young performer's guide to gymnastics gymnastics,boys gymnastics, girls gymnastics, gymnastics equipment, benefits of gymnastics and much more. ... Read more

$3.36 CAD

The young performer's guide to gymnastics gymnastics,boys gymnastics, girls gymnastics, gymnastics equipment, benefits of gymnastics and much more.
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Yoga sur chaise pour les seniors, les débutants et les employés de bureau : routine quotidienne de 5 minutes avec instructions étape par étape entièrement illustrées

by BLUESKY CLASS ...

Yoga sur chaise : une pratique simple et rapide pour améliorer votre bien-être au quotidien!INSTRUCTIONS ÉTAPE PAR ÉTAPE ENTIÈREMENT ILLUSTRÉESQuels sont les avantages du yoga sur chaise ? (En un peu plus de 5 à 6 minutes de routine simple étape par étape par jour, sans effort et depuis la maison ou le bureau)Flexibilité accrueForce amélioréeProprioception amélioréeStress réduit... ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Yoga sur chaise : une pratique simple et rapide pour améliorer votre bien-être au quotidien!INSTRUCTIONS ÉTAPE PAR ÉTAPE ENTIÈREMENT ILLUSTRÉESQuels sont les avantages du yoga sur chaise ? (En un peu plus de 5 à 6 minutes de routine simple étape par étape par jour, sans effort et depuis la maison ou le bureau)Flexibilité accrueForce amélioréeProprioception amélioréeStress réduit...
... Read more
The Balance

My Years Coaching Simone Biles

by Aimee Boorman, Steve Cooper ...

From Paris Olympics star and legendary gymnast Simone Biles’s longtime coach, an insider’s look at the making of a championWith a Foreword by Simone BilesThe Balance is coach Aimee Boorman’s inside account of the growth of a transcendent athlete and the tumultuous events—from the dictatorial coaching of Martha Karolyi to the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar—that upended the lives of many girls, ... Read more

$25.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

From Paris Olympics star and legendary gymnast Simone Biles’s longtime coach, an insider’s look at the making of a championWith a Foreword by Simone BilesThe Balance is coach Aimee Boorman’s inside account of the growth of a transcendent athlete and the tumultuous events—from the dictatorial coaching of Martha Karolyi to the sexual abuse by Larry Nassar—that upended the lives of many girls,
... Read more
Start by Believing

Larry Nassar's Crimes, the Institutions that Enabled Him, and the Brave Women Who Stopped a Monster

by John Barr, Dan Murphy ...

The definitive, devastating account of the largest sex abuse scandal in American sports history-with new details and insights into the institutional failures, as well as the bravery that brought it to light.For decades, osteopathic physician Larry Nassar built a sterling reputation as the go-to doctor for America's Olympians while treating countless others at his office on Michigan State ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The definitive, devastating account of the largest sex abuse scandal in American sports history-with new details and insights into the institutional failures, as well as the bravery that brought it to light.For decades, osteopathic physician Larry Nassar built a sterling reputation as the go-to doctor for America's Olympians while treating countless others at his office on Michigan State
... Read more
Nile Wilson - My Story

by Nile Wilson ...

Nile Wilson is known to many as a Great Britain Gymnast who won a Bronze Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and who is England’s most successful ever gymnast at a Commonwealth Games following his 5 medals in 2018. Yet, Nile is so much more than just a gymnast. A YouTuber with over a million subscribers, a social media influencer, a successful businessman and entrepreneur, Nile is also an advocate for ... Read more

$14.93 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Nile Wilson is known to many as a Great Britain Gymnast who won a Bronze Medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and who is England’s most successful ever gymnast at a Commonwealth Games following his 5 medals in 2018. Yet, Nile is so much more than just a gymnast. A YouTuber with over a million subscribers, a social media influencer, a successful businessman and entrepreneur, Nile is also an advocate for
... Read more
Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble

GymnStars Volume 8

by Miranda Marshak ...

Series Book 8 - GymnStars
At the 2012 London Olympics, Aly Raisman captured more gymnastics medals than any other American woman.In all, the perseverant athlete earned two gold medals and one silver medal. Aly’s impressive accomplishment turned her into an overnight celebrity leading to several endorsement offers and a high-profile stint on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.A children’s biography, Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble ... Read more

$5.61 CAD

At the 2012 London Olympics, Aly Raisman captured more gymnastics medals than any other American woman.In all, the perseverant athlete earned two gold medals and one silver medal. Aly’s impressive accomplishment turned her into an overnight celebrity leading to several endorsement offers and a high-profile stint on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars.A children’s biography, Aly Raisman: Born to Tumble
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Developing Physical Health, Fitness and Well-being through Gymnastics (7-11)

A Session-by-Session Approach

by Maggie Carroll, Jackie Hannay ...

How can you make gymnastics challenging, lively and inclusive?How can you improve the health, fitness and well-being of all your children?How can you ensure progression over time?This practical and easy-to-use teacher’s guide is the brand new edition of the popular workbook Gymnastics 7-11. It takes a session-by-session approach to teaching physical development and well-being through gymnastics ... Read more

$34.48 CAD

How can you make gymnastics challenging, lively and inclusive?How can you improve the health, fitness and well-being of all your children?How can you ensure progression over time?This practical and easy-to-use teacher’s guide is the brand new edition of the popular workbook Gymnastics 7-11. It takes a session-by-session approach to teaching physical development and well-being through gymnastics
... Read more
Coaching Youth Gymnastics

An Essential Guide for Coaches, Parents and Teachers

by Lloyd Readhead ...

Coaching Youth Gymnastics is an invaluable resource for both new coaches and also for more experienced teachers. Those who train coaches will also find much of value in the book. The various disciplines of gymnastics are explained, together with how they fit into the framework of international gymnastic competition, and the author discusses various coaching styles and how they might best be ... Read more

$20.87 CAD

Coaching Youth Gymnastics is an invaluable resource for both new coaches and also for more experienced teachers. Those who train coaches will also find much of value in the book. The various disciplines of gymnastics are explained, together with how they fit into the framework of international gymnastic competition, and the author discusses various coaching styles and how they might best be
... Read more
Gym douce en position assise

by Martine Lemarchand ...

Je vous propose 150 fiches pratiques d'exercices pour travailler : la respiration, le renforcement musculaire, la souplesse et la mobilité articulaires. Les fiches sont illustrées de 4 photos chacunes. Ainsi que des variantes possibles et des points auxquels il faut faire attention.Vous trouverez une partie plus générale sur les bienfaits de l’activité physique sur la santé et sur la nécessité de ... Read more

$14.95 CAD

Je vous propose 150 fiches pratiques d'exercices pour travailler : la respiration, le renforcement musculaire, la souplesse et la mobilité articulaires. Les fiches sont illustrées de 4 photos chacunes. Ainsi que des variantes possibles et des points auxquels il faut faire attention.Vous trouverez une partie plus générale sur les bienfaits de l’activité physique sur la santé et sur la nécessité de
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Entrenamiento de fuerza para personas mayores

Ejercicios y consejos para envejecer fuerte y con buena salud

by Álvaro Puche Giménez ...

MANTENER UN BUEN TONO MUSCULAR ES ESENCIAL PARA UNA VEJEZ ACTIVAA medida que vamos envejeciendo, cada vez gana más importancia mantener un cuerpo tonificado y activo, esencial para seguir disfrutando de una calidad de vida óptima."Entrenamiento de fuerza para personas mayores" aporta los conocimientos teórico-prácticos necesarios para entender la gran trascendencia que el entrenamiento de fuerza y ... Read more

$14.87 CAD

MANTENER UN BUEN TONO MUSCULAR ES ESENCIAL PARA UNA VEJEZ ACTIVAA medida que vamos envejeciendo, cada vez gana más importancia mantener un cuerpo tonificado y activo, esencial para seguir disfrutando de una calidad de vida óptima."Entrenamiento de fuerza para personas mayores" aporta los conocimientos teórico-prácticos necesarios para entender la gran trascendencia que el entrenamiento de fuerza y
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100 of the Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time

by alex trostanetskiy ...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at ... Read more

$3.68 CAD

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Best Rhythmic Gymnasts of All Time did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at
... Read more
100 of the Best Gymnasts of All Time

by alex trostanetskiy ...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Gymnasts of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Best Gymnasts of All Time etc. did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and ... Read more

$3.68 CAD

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through 100 of the Best Gymnasts of All Time, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating 100 of the Best Gymnasts of All Time etc. did not happen quickly. It is thorough look at accuracy and
... Read more
Kids & Sports

Everything You and Your Child Need to Know About Sports, Physical Activity, and Good Health -- A Doctor's Guide for Parents and Coaches

by Eric Small, Sheryl Swoopes ...

Readable, practical, a much-needed resource—from a pediatric sports medicine specialist—the only book that focuses on all aspects of sports, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity for kids of all ages and abilities, from infancy through adolescence.One of the few pediatricians specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Small reminds us that children are not miniature adults; they are physiologically ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Readable, practical, a much-needed resource—from a pediatric sports medicine specialist—the only book that focuses on all aspects of sports, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity for kids of all ages and abilities, from infancy through adolescence.One of the few pediatricians specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Small reminds us that children are not miniature adults; they are physiologically
... Read more
Fisico Al Top

Esercizi e Programmi Di Allenamento a Corpo Libero per Migliorare Forza e Forma Fisica. I Segreti Della Fitness Blogger Numero 1 In Italia

by Veronica Tudor ...

Tra il mondo del fitness e quello del wellness, sono più di dieci anni che ascolto storie di donne meravigliose che giorno dopo giorno realizzano il loro progetto più bello: sé stesse. Il 97% delle donne vuole dimagrire e tornare in forma, ma non fa nulla a riguardo. E se anche lo fa, a volte per brevissimo tempo, fa di testa propria ottenendo scarsissimi risultati se non addirittura peggiorando ... Read more

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Tra il mondo del fitness e quello del wellness, sono più di dieci anni che ascolto storie di donne meravigliose che giorno dopo giorno realizzano il loro progetto più bello: sé stesse. Il 97% delle donne vuole dimagrire e tornare in forma, ma non fa nulla a riguardo. E se anche lo fa, a volte per brevissimo tempo, fa di testa propria ottenendo scarsissimi risultati se non addirittura peggiorando
... Read more
Developing Physical Health and Well-being through Gymnastic Activity (5-7)

A Session-by-Session Approach

by Maggie Carroll, Jackie Hannay ...

How can you make gymnastics activity fun, lively and inclusive? How can you improve the health and well-being of all your children? How can you ensure progression over time?This practical and easy-to-use teacher’s guide is the brand new edition of the popular workbook Movement Education leading to Gymnastics 4-7. It takes a session-by-session approach to teaching physical development and well ... Read more

$56.66 CAD

How can you make gymnastics activity fun, lively and inclusive? How can you improve the health and well-being of all your children? How can you ensure progression over time?This practical and easy-to-use teacher’s guide is the brand new edition of the popular workbook Movement Education leading to Gymnastics 4-7. It takes a session-by-session approach to teaching physical development and well
... Read more
Boxing

Your Comprehensive Guide To Boxing Punches, Footwork, Head Movement & Combinations

by Frank Sasso ...

Ready To Learn How To Box Correctly?If so you've found the right book to turn that dream into a reality.I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to teach you how to box. No, I'm not just going describe how to throw a punch or two, I'm going to teach you everything from correct footwork and head movement to combos your adversary won't see coming.Here's A Preview Of What My Comprehensive Boxing Book ... Read more

$4.21 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ready To Learn How To Box Correctly?If so you've found the right book to turn that dream into a reality.I'm Frank Sasso, and I created this book to teach you how to box. No, I'm not just going describe how to throw a punch or two, I'm going to teach you everything from correct footwork and head movement to combos your adversary won't see coming.Here's A Preview Of What My Comprehensive Boxing Book
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Yoga. Et kvarter om dagen for en glad krop og et stærkt sind

by Sisse Siegumfeldt ...

Yoga er en af de allerbedste måder at stresse af og finde ro i sig selv på, og det er utrolig nemt at komme i gang med. Et kvarter om dagen hjemme hos dig selv er nok til, at du hurtigt vil mærke en lang række af yogaens positive effekter: en stærk, rank og velfungerende krop og et gladere og klarere sind.Denne bog viser dig, hvordan du nemt og bekvemt kommer i gang med at dyrke yoga derhjemme – ... Read more

$8.27 CAD

Yoga er en af de allerbedste måder at stresse af og finde ro i sig selv på, og det er utrolig nemt at komme i gang med. Et kvarter om dagen hjemme hos dig selv er nok til, at du hurtigt vil mærke en lang række af yogaens positive effekter: en stærk, rank og velfungerende krop og et gladere og klarere sind.Denne bog viser dig, hvordan du nemt og bekvemt kommer i gang med at dyrke yoga derhjemme –
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Flawless Victory: 2423 Pieces of Trivia About Judo Legends Through The Ages

Judo Quiz Trivia, #1

by Craig P ...

Series Book 1 - Judo Quiz Trivia
Judo is sometimes called the perfect martial art: the one where body, mind, and skill come together in the exact proportions to set up a defensive wall or project an offensive throwing attack, as the case may be.Judo practitioners were once, of course, concentrated only in Japan, but the great art has now spread over the world, and there are pockets of great skill in countries as far apart as ... Read more

$4.49 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Judo is sometimes called the perfect martial art: the one where body, mind, and skill come together in the exact proportions to set up a defensive wall or project an offensive throwing attack, as the case may be.Judo practitioners were once, of course, concentrated only in Japan, but the great art has now spread over the world, and there are pockets of great skill in countries as far apart as
... Read more

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