Shape Your Self

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Shape Your Self
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Martina Navratilova
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 189,Width 232
Category/GenreBiographies: Sport
Tennis
ISBN/Barcode 9780316732963
ClassificationsDewey:796.34209
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Little, Brown Book Group
Publication Date 5 June 2008
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In July 2003, at the age of 46, Martina Navratilova became the oldest player to win a Grand Slam, when she and Leander Paes won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. It was a 20th Wimbledon title for Martina, equalling Billie Jean King's record, and one that she intends to break. SHAPE YOUR SELF is Martina's life-affirming guide to tennis and beyond. Looking at subjects as varied as varied as self-fitness, mental focus and overcoming the odds, Martina draws on a wealth of experience and anecdotes to offer advice, suggestions and inspiration. It is a book that will appeal to people of all ages, especially women, showing that all too often, the only thing holding you back is yourself.

Author Biography

Martina Navratilova is simply the most successful tennis player - male or female - of the modern era. No one has won more tournaments or matches. Her 58 Grand Slam titles -- including 18 singles titles -- is the second highest of all time.

Reviews

'It's an inspirational guide to fitness, mental focus and overcoming the odds.' SLIMMING WORLD 'Martina's performances in competition with leading professionals less than half her age are living proof that her programme works, and this book provides a good blueprint for others to follow.' ACE TENNIS MAGAZINE 'The fact that Martina is able to look this good as she approaches her 50th birthday should be inspiration enough to buy this book and learn from the top.' FUSION 'Worth reading just for the insights into this amazing woman's life, this will help you shape yourself and make your own comeback.' HEALTH & FITNESS