This stunningly illustrated volume provides readers with a unique insight into this fascinating and increasingly popular past-time as well as expert information and advice on how to become a great surfer.Divided into three sections for easy reference, "Surfing" begins with an introduction to the origins of surfing and a guide to the equipment, ......
This is the ultimate guide for women who want to improve their health and fitness by getting into running."Running and Fat Burning for Women" is packed with expert advice from former Olympian Jeff Galloway and his wife Barbara, dealing with everything from how to get started and keep motivated, to the process of fat deposition and burning.With ......
Everyone needs to know how to swim. Not only is moving around in the water fun and healthy, but playful and safe activity in the water also takes away fear. This book is written for all children who want to learn how to swim. The child-appropriate text and illustrations will inspire and motivate the beginning swimmer in his or her encounter ......
Following on from KIHON and KATA, this fourth book in the series covers the third pillar of Shotokan Karate -KUMITE -meaning sparring. In it the various forms of combat sparring in Shotokan Karate are explained and covered in a wide span from the simple ones to the more complex ones. In this way a broad palette is covered from ......
This practical and accessible volume is aimed at helping surfers and non-surfers alike learn and improve their skills to get the very best out of their surfing experience. "How to be a Surfer" uses case studies, first hand experiences, and high action and scenic surf photography of some of the best surfers in the world to guide readers through ......
This volume is a practical guide to the Korean martial art of Taekwondo written specifically for children and young adults. It serves as both an introduction to the sport and as an accessory to organized training.With easy-to-understand instructions and excellent Manga-style illustrations, "Taekwondo Kids" will help all abilities progress through ......
This is the second book in the series that contains 100 conditioning workouts that focus on building swimming capacity, with specific workouts for each of the competitive swimming strokes, and overall endurance. The workouts in this book use interval training, speed play, and stroke contrasting sets that total up to 3,500 yards/meters. Each ......
This book is aimed at providing the newcomer to Kata as well as the Kata club instructor with up-to-date lessons for use on the mat without any other preparation. Nage-no-Kata - the forms of throwing - deals with throwing techniques used in Judo. The Kata are divided into five groups and each of these has three throwing techniques to be completed ......
