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Jul 29 2009

What Gymnastics Can Mean to a Gymnast’s Grades and Academics

Posted by: Mr.Admin in Gymnastic Sites and The Best Articles

It is estimated that there are over 3 million children participating in gymnastics in this country. USA Gymnastics, the Olympic governing body for the sport of gymnastics, has seen a 37.5 percent increase in the number of private clubs over 5 years. There are as many as 4000 gymnastics programs in the country. Better Students and Better People There are many reasons for the increase in the numbers participating in the sport. One of the reasons is the role that gymnastics plays in the noticeable improvement of gymnasts as athletes, students and as a person in general. Gym owners and coaches have found this personal growth of their gymnasts is one of their primary motivations in their continuing participation in the sport. The More the Merrier Even though it may seem counter-intuitive, most gymnasts maintain their current good grades or improve their grades when they join a gymnastics team. In spite of the numerous hours (10 40 hours in the gym) they spend in the gym training, their g …

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Mar 07 2009

Your First Triathlon

Posted by: Mr.Admin in Gymnastics Training

Your First Triathlon

Every year thousands of people decide to take on a sprint triathlon for the first time. Now USA Triathlon and USA Cycling certified coach Joe Friel provides a complete guide to finishing that first triathlon. The same principles and training methodology that the pros and committed triathletes rely on are presented here in language that a beginner can easily understand. Friel maps a course to prepare for a sprint-distance triathlon in 12 weeks, with five hours of training each week, plenty of rest, and the beginnings of a lifestyle marked by a commitment to health and fitness and personal growth. Your First Triathlon provides the training plans, workouts, checklists, and instruction that first-timers need. Joe Friel is known for his thorough approach and with his help, what may have begun as a challenge to complete a sprint triathlon will grow into a love for this demanding yet rewarding sport.

Customer Review: Excellent reading
I found this book to be very helpful as I go through my next mid-life crisis. It was informative and laced with humor. Not much more I could ask for.Your First Triathlon
Customer Review: Great book for beginner triathlete
I read several books while preparing for my first sprint triathlon. This book and “Slow Fat Triathlete” were my two favorites. Neither is too technical, but full of helpful “newbie” info.