Legends of Health & Fitness are non-fictionalized stories that present the lives of contemporary, health and fitness role models for young adults. These are the stories of real men and women who, despite busy lives, find time each day to ensure their health. Each book in the series begins with a chapter that gives a history and background of the sport or career and ties the sport to health and fitness. Legends of Health & Fitness are apropriate for all middle school and high school students who want to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle.
The book, Fitness Stars of the Martial Arts profiles Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Cynthia Rothrock, and Carlos Machado. Not suprisingly, their lives have all crossed because of their love of the martial arts and their dedication to fitness. All have used their talents in the martial arts to further a career in film.
