| Author: | J. S. McIntosh | ISBN: | 9781422296608 |
| Publisher: | Mason Crest | Publication: | November 17, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Mason Crest | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. S. McIntosh |
| ISBN: | 9781422296608 |
| Publisher: | Mason Crest |
| Publication: | November 17, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Mason Crest |
| Language: | English |
Over half a million people in the United States participate in gymnastics, making it an extremely popular sport. The risks of injury, however, are high. This easy-to-read guide will teach you ways to keep gymnastics safe through procedures such as equipment safety checks and comprehensive warm-up routines before exercise. This book includes information on: • Rehabilitating sprained ankles and wrists. • Maintaining focus at competitions. • Exercises used to strengthen damaged limbs or joints. • Warning signs of wear-and-tear injuries. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Over half a million people in the United States participate in gymnastics, making it an extremely popular sport. The risks of injury, however, are high. This easy-to-read guide will teach you ways to keep gymnastics safe through procedures such as equipment safety checks and comprehensive warm-up routines before exercise. This book includes information on: • Rehabilitating sprained ankles and wrists. • Maintaining focus at competitions. • Exercises used to strengthen damaged limbs or joints. • Warning signs of wear-and-tear injuries. • The importance of good nutrition. • The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
