Yoga & Pilates

by Sara James

Overview

Around the world, millions of people love to work out using yoga or Pilates. These exercises help people to get in shape, lose weight, and keep a positive attitude. While yoga has been around for hundreds of years, and Pilates was only created a few decades ago, many people are combining yoga and Pilates today to push their bodies further. Learn more about how yoga and Pilates can improve your body, your mind, and your life. Discover how to live a fit and healthy life through yoga and Pilates!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422231661
Publisher:	National Highlights Inc.
Publication date:	08/28/2014
Series:	Integrated Life of Fitness Series , #10
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 9 Up—Each title introduces readers to various styles of exercise and their benefits, providing historical and scientific background as well as practical exercise routines. The photos show relatable teens, and though the graphics are dated, they're understated and don't interfere with the texts. Luckily, the overly chummy tone in the introductions (Core Workouts cheerfully states, "We've got your back!") disappears later on, and a more academic style of writing takes over. Explanations of how physical activity strengthens muscle groups and mental functioning will provide subtle motivation, and "Text Dependent Questions" will assist with closer reading and research activity. The physiological information is detailed enough for a college course in exercise science. Each book touches on safety and common injuries. Despite a few missteps, this excellent series demonstrates how a physical education class can be interdisciplinary and academically rigorous.

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