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This indispensable guide is simply the best book for beginners to the sport of artistic gymnastics. Illustrated with stunning full-color photographs of gymnasts balancing, tumbling and jumping, The Gymnastics Book features skilled guidance from a medal-winning, record-breaking gymnast who is now a noted instructor. The topics covered in detail include: qualities to look for in a coach, warm-up and cool-down exercises, entering competitive gymnastics, managing victories and losses,nutrition and apparel, financial aspects, a typical day of training for competition. The book is also filled with anecdotes and advice from Olympic stars, taking beginners behind the scenes. [editor summary]