A progressive program for those who want to learn to swim, as well as for swimmers at every level. Katz explains how to swim in detail and offers drills to improve stroke techniques, tops on improving starts and turns, and a series of progressive workouts designed to increase the athlete's strength and stamina. Line drawings throughout.

Volume 10: Environmental Biotechnology in the Handbook of Environmental Engineering series presents the theories and principles of various environmental biotechnologies. This outstanding collection of science information is designed as a basic Environmental Biotechnology textbook as well as a reference book for scientists, researchers, educators, a... [Read More]

Pilates is the exercise and movement form currently taking studios and health clubs across the world by storm. Originally developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1930s, the low-impact technique is designed to strengthen and lengthen muscles safely and without adding bulk, resulting in better posture and perfect body shape! This book concentrates on the ... [Read More]

Six-time Ms. Olympia leads the charge into the fitness philosophy of the nineties. This comprehensive program ties weight training to such diverse sports as basketball, track, swimming, cycling, hockey, tennis, gymnastics, and more, providing adaptable routines targeted to beginners, intermediates, and advanced fitness devotees. 150 photographs.