Speed Training for Teen Athletes

Gr 6–9—Regardless of their sport, students will find much to appreciate in these titles. Each volume starts with a brief introduction about the importance of training for continued skill-building and uses real-life examples of Olympic champions and professional players who embody a dedication to proper training. Clear, step-by-step instructions for drills that target specific parts of the body are accompanied by photographs of a male or female teen performing that exercise. Nutrition explains how carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water work within the body to release energy. It offers healthful options for meals and snacks, and guidelines on what to eat before, during, and after a strenuous workout. Glossaries are mostly thorough, but they sometimes leave out concepts that are defined in the body of the text.