Download or read book RopeSport written by Martin Winkler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-08-10 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get in shape with exercise that's fat-blasting, portable, and fun RopeSport is the revolutionary fitness program people across the country are using to get fit, lose weight, and have a great time doing it. Now you can, too! If you want a high-energy, low-impact way to tone your body, get a complete cardiovascular workout, and burn up to a thousand calories an hour, RopeSport is for you. This book covers everything from the benefits and basics to extreme jumps and alternative workouts. The step-by-step approach helps you become proficient in just a few workouts. RopeSport: * Progresses from basic jumps, combinations, and workouts to intermediate and advanced routines * Features four complete, detailed workouts for each skill level * Has more than a hundred photos that show you how it's done, jump after jump * Includes success stories from real people who love jumping rope * Is a workout endorsed by celebrities, including leading fitness expert Kathy Smith, Eric Nies of MTV, and Kelly Packard of Baywatch * Keeps you challenged with extreme jumps like the Matador, Running Doubles, and the Inverted Jump * Shares tips for a healthy lifestyle, effective training, and building athletic skills You'll learn the techniques and get the tools to create your own RopeSport full-body workout program-one that you can vary any number of ways and do almost anywhere.

Download or read book Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts written by Brett Stewart and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HARD-CORE JUMP ROPING FOR EXTREME FITNESS You certainly jumped rope as a kid, but you probably didn't realize this fun activity is also a kickass workout for shredding all the major muscles—arms, legs, butt, abs, shoulders and chest. With this book, you turn a simple jump rope into a power tool to: • Build muscle • Boost endurance • Amplify explosive power • Improve agility • Enhance overall fitness From beginning tips on proper form and picking the right rope to advanced tricks like double unders and knee tucks, Ultimate Jump Rope Workouts will teach you to jump like a pro and get in the best shape of your life.

Download or read book No Standing Around in My Gym written by J. D. Hughes and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alberta authorized teaching resource for Physical Education, grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2004-

Download or read book Jump Rope Training 2nd Edition written by Buddy Lee and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2003 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an athletic training program that utilizes jump roping to help people improve their speed, agility, balance, strength, power, and endurance, with exercises and drills including warm-ups, cool-downs, fitness, and sport-specific training.

Download or read book Love Double Dutch written by Doreen Spicer-Dannelly and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2019-06-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular Disney Channel original movie Jump In! comes a novel perfect for fans of stories about sports, summer, and friendship. "Keep this on the shelf next to other fierce sports novels, like Victoria Jamieson's Roller Girl." --Booklist Brooklyn middle schooler MaKayla can only think about one thing--taking her double Dutch team all the way to the National Jump-off at Madison Square Garden. That is, until her mother breaks the news. Kayla has to spend the summer at her aunt's house in North Carolina while her parents work out their problems . . . or decide to call it quits. Kayla does not feel at home in the South, and she certainly doesn't get along with her snooty cousin Sally. It looks like her Jump-off dreams are over. Hold the phone! Turns out, double Dutch is huge in the South. She and Sally just need to find two more kids for a team. And a routine. And the confidence to stand up to the double Dutch divas who used to be Sally's BFFs. Time to show those Southern belles some Brooklyn attitude!

Download or read book Double Dutch written by Veronica Chambers and published by . This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Double Dutch is sidewalk rhythm, poetry in motion, a really good day with some swinging friends. This colorful, vibrant treasure is the ultimate tribute to the unique sport & pastime of double Dutch. Written & compiled by celebrated author & journalist Veronica Chambers, this book is filled with her own personal memories of girlhood & jumping rope, along with poems, interviews, songs, history, quotes, rhymes, & photographs. At the heart of the book is a celebration, not just of a sport, but of sisterhood -- after all, it takes a few friends to make that rope really swing & those feet jump for joy.

Download or read book Outdoor Science Lab for Kids written by Liz Lee Heinecke and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspire a lifelong passion for science and nature with these outdoor physics, chemistry, and biology experiments for kids! In Outdoor Science Lab for Kids, scientist and mom Liz Heinecke presents 52 family-friendly labs designed to get kids outside in every season. From playground physics to backyard bugs, this book makes it fun and easy to dig into the natural sciences and learn more about the world around you. Following clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions, have fun learning about: The laws of physics by constructing and using a marshmallow catapult. Centripetal forces by swinging a sock filled with gelatin snack and marbles. Earthworms by using ground mustard seed dissolved in water to make them wriggle to the surface. Germination by sprouting a sapling from a pine cone or tree seed. Surface tension and capillary action by growing baking soda stalagmites and stalactites. And so much more! Along with the experiments, you’ll find: Tips for keeping a science journal. Suggestions for taking your experimentation to the next level with “Creative Enrichment.” Accessible explanations of “The Science Behind the Fun.” Safety tips and hints. The experiments can be used as part of a homeschool curriculum, for family fun, at parties, or as educational activities for groups. Many of the simple and inexpensive experiments are safe enough for toddlers, yet exciting enough for older kids, so families can discover the joy of science and STEM education together. *Outdoor Science Lab for Kids was a 2017 Finalist for the AAAS/Subaru Prize for excellence in science books.* The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to create your own circus—all authored by established experts in their fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.

Download or read book WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT TM HEART DISEASE written by Mark Houston and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-02-06 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking program that reveals what really causes heart disease-- and what can be done to prevent and treat its devastating effects on long-term health. Coronary heart disease has long been the number one killer in this country, and for decades, we have been told about five basic risk factors: elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. But the truth is that heart disease is much more complex-- with close to 400 risk factors! In this innovative guide, Dr. Mark Houston helps readers discover the causes of heart disease, how to prevent and treat its debilitating effects via nutrition, nutritional supplements, exercise, weight management, and lays to rest to various myths (cholesterol is not the primary cause) based on scientific studies and medical publications. Readers will also learn how to identify the risk factors most likely to endanger them and construct an arsenal of non-pharmacological preventative strategies that can counteract this most deadly disease.

Download or read book Born Just Right written by Jordan Reeves and published by Aladdin. This book was released on 2020-07-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From tween advocate for limb difference and founder of Project Unicorn Jordan Reeves and her mom, Jen, comes an inspiring memoir about how every kid is perfect just the way they are. When Jordan Reeves was born without the bottom half of her left arm, the doctors reassured her parents that she was “born just right.” And she has been proving that doctor right ever since! With candor, humor, and heart, Jordan’s mother, Jen Lee Reeves, helps Jordan tell her story about growing up in an able-bodied world and family, where she was treated like all of her siblings and classmates—and where she never felt limited. Whether it was changing people’s minds about her capabilities, trying all kinds of sports, or mentoring other kids, Jordan has channeled any negativity into a positive, and is determined to create more innovations for people just like her. Her most famous invention, aptly called Project Unicorn, is a special prosthetic (that shoots glitter!) made with the help of a 3-D printer. A real-life superhero, Jordan is changing the world with her foundation, Born Just Right, which advocates and celebrates kids with differences, and helps them live their best possible life—just like Jordan is today!

Download or read book Hiding Phil written by Eric Barclay and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HIDING PHIL, the hilarious story about three siblings and their mission to hide a beloved elephant named Phil, will have readers rolling on the floor with laughter! In this story, three siblings come upon an elephant named Phil and decide to bring him home. "Our parents will love Phil!" they cry out excitedly. Until it dawns on them: "Uh, oh . . ." No they won't! So what do they do? Try to hide him, of course! They try to stuff him into their doghouse--but he's too big. They throw a sheet over him with a sign that reads, "Club House: Keep Out!" But their parents still inquire, "Um, is that an elephant?" Can the kids convince their parents to keep Phil, or will they have to bring him back where he belongs? Writer and illustrator Eric Barclay brings this story to life with eye-catching illustrations that will make you laugh out loud, and dialogue that is both poignant and clever. The love between these kids and Phil is palpable, and will leave the reader itching for more!

Download or read book Abba s Child written by Brennan Manning and published by NavPress. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you struggling to accept God’s love? We’ve bought into the lie that we are worthy of God’s love only when our lives are going well. But when life begins to fall through the cracks and things become less-than-perfect, we scramble to present a good front to the world—and to God. God longs for us to deeply believe and know that He loves us and accepts us as we are. He calls for us to remove our mask and establish an honest and deep relationship with Him. When we are our true selves, we can finally claim our identity as His own—Abba’s child. Let go of the pressure of an impostor lifestyle and lean into the life-changing wonder of a truly loving relationship with God. Abba’s Child will light the way to freely accepting your belovedness and being renewed by the reassurance of our Father’s deep care for you—regardless of how perfect your life isn’t. “Honest. Genuine. Creative. God hungry. These words surface when I think of the writings of Brennan Manning. Read him for yourself—you’ll see what I mean!” —Max Lucado, New York Times bestselling author “I pray that Brennan Manning and the timeless voices . . . in this book might offer you hope. May they remind you that you are loved by the Father-Creator Himself. May they sing and speak into your life against the voices that tell you otherwise.” —Jon Foreman, lead singer of Switchfoot

Download or read book The Becoming Bulletproof Project written by Tim Anderson and published by OS Press. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For those who are frustrated with searching for strength inside some magic scheme of sets and reps, or for those who think real strength is not found inside of a weight room. The Becoming Bulletproof Project is for the restless heroes, those who dream of saying "Here I am " when life gets tough. It's for those who want to be ready and able for whatever life throws at them. Real strength comes from within. It cannot be found in what you do; it comes from who you are. The purpose of this book is to help you realize the strength that is already inside of you by allowing you to discover it through simple, though challenging, physical and mental feats. If you apply the principles in this book, you will be able to confidently look in the mirror and say, "I am able."

Download or read book Thump Thump written by Pamela Hill Nettleton and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2004 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the parts of the heart and circulatory system and how they function.

Download or read book Don t Fear the Reaper written by Stephen Graham Jones and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Locus Award Finalist NATIONAL BESTSELLER December 12th, 2019, Jade returns to the rural lake town of Proofrock the same day as convicted Indigenous serial killer Dark Mill South escapes into town to complete his revenge killings, in this “superb” (Publishers Weekly) sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones. Four years after her tumultuous senior year, Jade Daniels is released from prison right before Christmas when her conviction is overturned. But life beyond bars takes a dangerous turn as soon as she returns to Proofrock. Convicted Serial Killer, Dark Mill South, seeking revenge for thirty-eight Dakota men hanged in 1862, escapes from his prison transfer due to a blizzard, just outside of Proofrock, Idaho. Dark Mill South’s Reunion Tour began on December 12th, 2019, a Thursday. Thirty-six hours and twenty bodies later, on Friday the 13th, it would be over. Don’t Fear the Reaper is the “adrenaline-filled” (Library Journal, starred review) sequel to My Heart Is a Chainsaw from New York Times bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones.

Download or read book Whitney My Love written by Judith McNaught and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11-01 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let New York Times bestselling author Judith McNaught who “is in a class by herself” (USA TODAY) sweep you off your feet and into another time with her sensual, passionate, and spellbinding historical romance classics, featuring her “unique magic” (RT Book Reviews). A saucy spitfire who has grown into a ravishing young woman, Whitney Stone returns from her triumphant time in Paris society to England. She plans on marrying her childhood sweetheart, only to discover she has been bargained away by her bankrupt father to the arrogant and alluring Clayton Westmoreland, the Duke of Claymore. Outraged, she defies her new lord. But even as his smoldering passion seduces her into a gathering storm of desire, Whitney cannot—will not—relinquish her dream of perfect love. Rich with emotion, brimming with laughter and tears, Whitney, My Love is “the ultimate love story, one you can dream about forever” (RT Book Reviews).

Download or read book I Promise written by LeBron James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

Download or read book Ropics written by Ken M. Solis and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 1992 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ropics is a fitness programme. Readers will learn that rope jumping is inexpensive, portable, and not dependent on weather conditions or special facilities. It also burns calories, strengthens the heart and lungs and tones muscles. This book attempts to make it easy for readers to learn how to jump rope and to develop a Ropics exercise programme that's right for them.