Beginning Weight Training for Young Athletes

Summary: The text presents weight training exercises & methods of training youngsters with weights for various sports or just to get in shape. Parents & coaches are presented with safe information for working with young athletes. Basic information on food & vitamins is also included. The program is based on the use of low-cost free weights that can be used at home or at school. Beginning adults can also utilize the methods presented. All exercises are presented with black & white photos of athletes doing the exercises as described. Sold world wide - ages 12 through adult. Endorsed by Dr. Art Mollen. Contents: Overzealous Systematics Program; Lack of Knowledge of Basic Physiology Hampers Training; Free Weights vs. Machines; A Place & Time for Machines; Parent Attempts at Training Youth; Weight Training vs. Weightlifting; Working with the Coach; Overtraining - Plight of the Overly Motivated; Athlete; Plyometrics; Overconsumption of Vitamins & Protein; Recommendations for Diet; Training for Girls; Lifting Programs; Workout Charts.Maitland, William J. is the author of 'Beginning Weight Training for Young Athletes' with ISBN 9780936759005 and ISBN 0936759003.