Getting the Edge: Conditioning, Injuries, and Legal & Illicit Drugs (Library)
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Cheerleading is a sport that brings to mind young girls and women wearing shiny outfits, waving pom-poms, performing intricate dance routines, and leading the crowds in cheers. However, this was not always the case. The first cheerleader was actually a man, and it was 20 years before women got involved in the sport. The late twentieth century saw cheerleading continue to evolve, and schools and colleges throughout the United States adopted standard rules and regulations. Today, cheerleading is a sport with participants worldwide, and cheerleading squads can be found at more than just football games. Basketball, swimming, and even wrestling teams now have their own squads cheering them on. This book will provide readers with a brief history of the sport, and will explain: * Common cheerleading injuries and typical treatment methods. * Warm-up exercises designed to prepare the body for cheerleading. * The importance of being mentally prepared. * The basics in cheerleading equipment. * The importance of good nutrition. * The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Basketball is the only major American team sport that did not grow out of older European games. Through the years, it has become more of a contact sport, leading to many types of injuries on the court. More than 1.6 million basketball injuries are treated every year in the United States. This book provides a comprehensive guide for playing a safer game. It explains the most common types of injuries, how to treat them, and the best techniques to prevent them. This book will also help the reader discover: * How basketball has changed since its beginning. * Warm-up exercises to prevent injuries. * Types of injuries and their treatments. * The importance of good nutrition. *The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Find out what it takes to make this demanding sport rewarding, enjoyable, and safe for the 800 million people around the world who play it every year. Using simple advice on fitness training, equipment, and recovery techniques, this book will help you to get more out of volleyball by keeping yourself fit and injury-free. Whether you play weekend games with your family on the beach or are part of a top high school team and have hopes of getting a college scholarship, it is important to guard against injuries, which can range from inconvenient to permanently disabling. Find out about the injuries most commonly experienced when playing volleyball, how and why they happen, how you can get back into shape-and most important, how you can avoid them using mental and physical training techniques. This book provides a complete introduction to indoor and beach volleyball, including: * The game's origins. * How training both mind and body can help prevent injuries. * Why warming up and cooling down are so important * What safety equipment is available and who needs it * The importance of good nutrition. * The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Hockey is one of the fastest and most exciting team sports in the world, but the speed and hard-hitting contact so important to the game can lead to several different types of injuries. Many young hockey players have a false sense of security, believing wrongly that the protective equipment will keep them safe. Discover the game's common injuries and read expert advice on avoiding them. Here, you will also find out how to treat injuries, when to consult a medical professional, and how to come back from injury as quickly as possible and stronger than ever. Read about: * The rules of the game. * Types of protective equipment. * Exercises and conditioning that help prevent injuries. * The importance of good nutrition. * The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Lacrosse, often called "the fastest sport on two feet," is also one of the oldest games on the North American continent. It originated as a Native American game that was once used as a training aid for warriors. Since its introduction to white settlers, lacrosse has continued to gain popularity as a sport. As the sport grew, standard rules and guidelines were established, and professional organizations sprang up all over the United States and Canada. Today, lacrosse is played by children as young as ten and has also become a recognized professional sport. This book will provide readers with a brief history of the sport, and will also deal with: * Common lacrosse injuries and typical treatment methods. * Warm-up exercises designed to prepare the body for practices and games. * Drills designed to improve players' offensive and defensive skills. * How to choose the proper lacrosse equipment. * The importance of good nutrition. * The dangers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Track and field events demand a high degree of strength, stamina, and flexibility. Shot put, hammer throw, long jump, as well as many other track and field events, can put intense strain on certain muscle groups. Injuries can strike suddenly or gradually build up over time. Explore the ways in which athletes must prepare themselves for meets, maintain physical fitness, and prevent injury. The book is also a guide to the physical and mental preparation that athletes must undergo before competing or training, some of the most common injuries sustained during track and field events, and the dangers of using performance-enhancing drugs. You'll find a wealth of practical advice, including: * How to treat sprains and strains. * How to stretch effectively before a race or field event. * Why dietary supplements can be more harmful than helpful. * What foods contain the nutrients athletes need to maintain health.
