Twinning It!

Author: Sam Rybka
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760872830
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 249

Book Description
Youtube acro sensations, Sam & Teagan Rybka (aka The Rybka Twins) share their story so far, along with their best tips for balancing friendship, success, fitness and family. Follow your dreams, work hard and stay positive to make the impossible possible! In Twinning It!, globally popular acrobatic duo and Youtube sensations Sam and Teagan Rybka share their life story to date, as well as lots of tips and advice for balancing family and friends with fitness goals, fashion, beauty and fun. Learn to navigate social media, feel confident in the skin you're in and realise that the highs and lows are all just part of growing up. Teaching dance by day and making Youtube videos by night for their 5 million-plus followers, the Rybka twins share their formula for success in dance, acro and life, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at their appearances on Australia's Got Talent and Dance Moms, and never-before-seen photos of acrobatic poses taken on stunning beaches, bringing their Aussie way of life and sunny attitude to the world.

Born to Dance

Author: Jordan Matter
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761189343
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
A New York Times bestseller! “In Jordan Matter’s photos, dancers make all the world their stage.” —New York Times From Jordan Matter, YouTube star and New York Times–bestselling author of Dancers Among Us, a celebration of what it means to be young and full of possibility, featuring gorgeous photographs of well-known dancers (including Tate McRae and Sofie Dossi) as well as stars in the making. Jordan Matter is known to millions for his 10 Minute Photo Challenge YouTube videos. Now, in one dazzling photograph after another, he portrays dancers—ages 2 through 18—in ordinary and extraordinary pursuits, from hanging with friends to taking selfies, from leaping for joy to feeling left out. The subjects include TV and internet stars like Chloé Lukasiak, Kalani Hilliker, Nia Sioux, and Kendall Vertes, as well as boys and girls from around the neighborhood. What they all share is the skill to elevate their hopes and dreams with beauty, humor, grace, and surprise. Paired with empowering words from the dancers themselves, the photographs convey each child’s declaration that they were born to dance. Bonus Features: Scan the QR code next to dozens of photos and watch behind-the-scenes videos documenting the shoots. “Breathtaking photos to free your imagination.” —Diane Sawyer, ABC World News “When you take the natural grace of dancers and put them in unexpected places, you get photos that really tell a story.” —Fox News

Gymnastics

Author: Leonid Arkaev
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN: 1841261416
Category : Gymnastics
Languages : en
Pages : 410

Book Description
This book answers in detail the many unanswered questions relating to high performance. Written by the world's leading gymnastics coach and his scientific advisor it explains the essential components for planning and preparation for high level results.

Head Over Heels about Gymnastics

Author: Gemma Coles
Publisher: Head Over Heels Gymnastics
ISBN: 9780957352605
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74

Book Description
This is a child friendly book that provides step-by-step instructions and top ups explaining how to perform a large variety of gymnastic floor skills via simple language and eyecatching photography.

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Author: Dennis J. Caine
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118357574
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
This new volume in the Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science series, published in conjunction with the Medical Commission of the International Olympic Committee, offers comprehensive and practical guidance on the training and medical care of competitive gymnasts. Written and edited by leading trainers, team doctors, coaches and other professionals with unparalleled experience in elite gymnastics, this book covers all the key aspects of caring for gymnasts, minimizing the unique risks these athletes face, and treating injuries when they happen. The book is organized into 4 sections covering: The evolution of gymnastics Growth and development Training and performance Sports medicine Individual chapters cover key topics such as energy needs and body weight management; biomechanics; psychology; the epidemiology of gymnastic injuries; treatment and rehabilitation of common injuries; injury prevention; and more. Endorsed by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), no other book offers such an in-depth look at the unique considerations and challenges that affect the growth, performance, training, and medical care of athletes in this demanding sport.

World of Wonder

Author: Laurie Triefeldt
Publisher: Quill Driver Books
ISBN: 9781884956713
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
People & Places is a special collection from the World of Wonder series. World of Wonder is a weekly illustrated full-page feature syndicated in over 100 newspapers nationwide. Devoted to exploring educational themes and examining the realms of history, science, nature and technology, it is written in a reader-friendly style and accompanied by colorful illustrations. This collection gives the reader a wealth of information on everything from Angkor to Dracula.

Acrobatics

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Category : Acrobatics
Languages : en
Pages : 500

Book Description

Physiology and Calisthenics

Author: Catharine Esther Beecher
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Calisthenics
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description

Women of Sports

Author: Rachel Rutledge
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN: 9780761313007
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Discusses the past and present of women's track and field and presents biographies of eight notable competitors, including Sally Barsosio, Cathy Freeman, and Angela Williams.

Gymnastics

Author: Dan Gutman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101160659
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
How did Kerri Strug go from Olympic hopeful to Olympic champion? How does Dominique Moceanu spend a typical day? This thorough, fun-to-read book answers those questions and many more. You'll learn the ins and outs of the equipment and events, find out how scoring is done, read about the history of the sport, and lots more! Dan Gutman's insider look at gymnastics has been fully updated to include the 1996 Olympics and is sure to enthrall aspiring gymnasts and devoted fans alike. "A glossary, a chronology, and an entertaining chapter of gymnastics trivia round out this easily read, timely overview of a popular sport."—Booklist Dan Gutman is the author of many books for children, including Ice Skating, Taking Flight: My Story by Vicky Van Meter, and World Series Classics. He lives in Haddonfield, New Jersey.