"Since its beginning, gymnastics has been full of epic moments! Learn about the key gymnasts, teams, and events from around the world that have made for incredible stories in men's and women's gymnastics"-- Provided by publisher.

Once a discipline for training soldiers for combat, gymnastics has evolved into a sport that emphasizes not only strength but also artistry and grace as well. Modern gymnasts compete with the lofty goal of someday making it to the Summer Olympic Games, where gymnastics are one of the most popular events. Athletes from countries like Russia, Romania and Japan dominated the sport through most of the 20th century, with stars like Olga Korbut, Nadia Comaneci,...

The Aldens try to help a visiting Russian gymnast who is surrounded by mysterious people and events and who seems to have a secret.

Set against the turbulent backdrop of American Vaudeville, four sisters embark on an unexpected adventure—and a last-ditch effort to save their family.

In 1919, the Turner sisters and their parents are barely scraping by. Their father is a low-paid boot stitcher in Johnson City, New York, and the family is always one paycheck away from eviction. When their father's hand is crushed and he can no longer work, their irrepressible mother

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Practicar la gimnasia zen es desarrollar la energía, la elasticidad, la fuerza y el equilibrio. Su trabajo sobre la posición y los ejes naturales del cuerpo la convierte en una «gimnasia de larga vida». Su práctica va más allá de las simples fronteras de la física, ya que su objetivo es adquirir el control del cuerpo reforzando el espíritu. El autor, que ha perfeccionado esta técnica en Occidente y en Oriente, propone ejercicios basados...

Es muy importante conocer qué tipo de ejercicios permiten un desarrollo muscular más completo para obtener el deseado vigor y el equilibrio general del cuerpo. Este manual de gimnasia y musculación le presenta todos los movimientos que sirven para desarrollar los muslos, las pantorrillas, el cuello, los hombros, los brazos, el pecho, la espalda y los músculos abdominales, lumbares y oblicuos. Además, el texto va acompañado con más de 800 ilustraciones...

Unir los beneficios del agua, que modela el cuerpo, y los de la gimnasia, que lo tonifica: ese es el objetivo del aquagym, o gimnasia acuática. Nuestro cuerpo, como toda buena máquina, necesita un mantenimiento, y resulta necesario trabajar la flexibilidad y la fuerza, músculo a músculo. En el agua, la ausencia de peso permite trabajar con suavidad; el medio acuático hace posible un desarrollo de las capacidades musculares gracias a una gradación...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team believe that hard work and practice are the way to win--so how will they fare against the Superiors, a team with a reputation for dirty play and cheating?

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of gymnastics. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.