Gymnastics

Gymnastics
ISBN-10
1885693176
ISBN-13
9781885693174
Series
Gymnastics
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
196
Language
English
Published
2000
Publisher
Fitness Information Technology
Authors
Peter Vidmar, Karen D. Cogan

Description

A must-read for every gymnast coach parent or fan this book offers solutions to the mental and physical challenges gymnasts face in training in competing and in integrating the sport into their lifestyles. Included are tips from champions strategies for approaching the apparatus and exercises for self-assessment.

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