Jumping Into Plyometrics; Weight Training Video: Steps To Success

Sharing similar strengths and weaknesses, these two videos based on books tackle the subjects of jumping and pumping, respectively. Jumping Into Plyometrics demonstrates 21 exercises in the categories of jumping, box drills, and medicine ball exercises, which improve an athlete's speed, strength and jumping ability. Aimed at coaches for students at varying skill levels, the video makes references to the parent book, and includes a fill-in-the-blank performance chart (also referred to on the tape).Book and chart references are also sprinkled throughout Weight Training Video: Steps to Success. Top-notch segments on equipment and safety for free weights, cam machines, and multi-station machines, are followed by exercises for the seven major muscle areas geared toward one's available equipment. Junior, senior, and university libraries should strongly consider Jumping Into Plyometrics, while public libraries who were willing to affix a notice to the Weight Training Video asking patrons to not write on the chart would benefit from this program. (Available from: Human Kinetics, 1607 N. Market St., Champaign, IL 61825-5076; (217) 351-5076.)