Winning Gymnastics for Girls by David Porter, David A. Feigley (Foreword by)

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Winning Gymnastics for Girls emphasizes the individual nature of gymnastics and the importance of developing skills in flexibility, dance, and strength in order to perform the sport well. It is the perfect guide both for girls who wish to improve established athletic abilities as well as girls just starting out and looking to master the basics. Included is information on fitness workouts and flexibility training, a history of the sport, and special sections on floor exercises, the balance beam, the uneven parallel bars, and the vault. Winning Gymnastics for Girls is an invaluable resource for girls who aspire to become great gymnasts, as well as the perfect reference for their parents and the coaches who train them.

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Introduces and provides a history of the sport of gymnastics, describing many types of gymnastics techniques and movements, as well as some issues of concern to aspiring gymnasts.