The Gymnastics Book: The Young Performer's Guide to Gymnastics - Tapa dura

A wonderful way for those interested in the sport to get started. provides a solid beginning to this popular sport.-- (10/01/2012) [Review for previous edition] Colorful photos and pleasing layout ... very eye catching. But there is also plenty of information to go along with the clean design ... An excellent introduction to the sport.-- (05/01/2001) [Review for previous edition] An indispensable guide to the beginner's world of artistic gymnastics.--Books for Growing Minds (02/01/2001) [Review for previous edition] [STARRED REVIEW] An excellent book in every way ... Best of all, the book is accessible to early readers. Superb coverage of a popular sport.-- (04/01/2001) [Review for previous edition] Goes beyond basics... proper techniques for basic moves on the balance beam, vault and uneven bars are illustrated with color photographs.-- (08/11/2004) Getting a child started in a gymnastics program can be confusing for the parent. Terminology, exercises and safety are all concerns and so it is nice to start off with a well-written guide book to familiarize yourself... With colour photographs throughout, the book provides a step-by-step guide to getting started. Accompanying the photographs are descriptions of the warm-up exercises, basic skills, and cool down stretches. Schlegel also discusses competition training and profiles a number of important gymnasts.-- (04/07/2013) An informative, visually appealing guide for any child who is interested in this popular sport. Highly recommended.-- (11/16/2012) This timely book certainly provides children with a nice, positive introduction to a sport they can enjoy.--GoodReads (10/01/2012)

This indispensable guide is simply the best book for beginners to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs of gymnasts balancing, tumbling and jumping, The Gymnastics Book features skilled guidance from a medal-winning, record-breaking gymnast who is now a noted instructor. The topics covered in detail include: - Finding a good gymnastics club. - Qualities to look for in a coach. -Warm-up and cool-down exercises. - Entering competitive gymnastics. - Managing victories and losses. - The importance of family and friends. - Nutrition and apparel. - Financial aspects. - A typical day of training for competition. The book is also !lled with anecdotes and advice from Olympic stars, taking beginners behind the scenes and offering a no-holds-barred account of life as a competitive gymnast. New gymnasts featured include: - Shallon Olsen: At just 11 years old she ranked first overall in her age category. She now has the 2016 Olympics games in her sights. - Kyle Shewfelt: To date, Kyle is the only Olympic Gold Medallist (2004, Athens) from Canada. - Emily Boycott: A Special Olympics athlete and 27 years old, her team took home !ve gold medals from the 2007 Beijing Olympics.