physical fitness

Alphabetically arranged entries provide information on exercise, nutrition, and well-being; includes workouts for every muscle group, information on fat-burning and metabolism, and an introduction to alternative therapies.

David Miller, a shy and skinny senior at Mount Tabor High School in North Carolina, decides to chase a seemingly impossible dream by becoming a boxer, and in 1975, he gets a chance to spar with Muhammad Ali, which will change his life.

Ebenezer's mother cannot believe that he is big and strong enough to carry a bag of groceries for her.

Discusses the benefits of exercise and physical fitness.

Presents a comprehensive guide to creating a personal fitness program and provides information on setting realistic goals, designing a workout routine, staying motivated, cardiovascular conditioning, and flexibility training.

Juana and Maria stay active and healthy through exercise by walking to school, taking the stairs instead of elevators, playing jump rope and kickball at the playground, getting involved in after-school athletics such as basketball, walking the dog, and riding their bikes to the store.

Explains how to build strength programs for children and teenagers, showing how to do several strength exercises using free weights and weight machines, and matching effective exercises with specific sports.

Rapper and actor LL Cool J presents a guide to nutrition and exercise for achieving a balance to one's physical, emotional, and mental well-being, with tips for positive thinking, with photographs, meal plans, and workout programs.

Presents an introduction to boxing, and features profiles of four professional boxers, including George Foreman, Oscar De La Hoya, Marvin Hagler, and Zulfia Koutdussova, each with a chronology.