The Horn Book Guide

SPORTS

Savage, Jeff

Fundamental Strength Training

64 pp. | Lerner | September, 1998 | Library ISBN 0-8225-3461-4 $$22.60

(3) 4-6 Fundamental Sports series. Photographs by Jimmy Clarke. Illustrated with color photographs of young people demonstrating their physical fitness, the book serves as a basic introduction to the topic. A brief history of bodybuilding is followed by information on warming up, using weight machines and free weights, and step-by-step instructions on exercises that develop different muscle groups. There is also a chapter that recommends a day-by-day weekly workout. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta