Best Women in Sports Books of 2025

This book is a comprehensive guide to intermittent fasting specifically for women over 50. The author explains how hormone changes affect metabolism and how traditional diets may not work anymore. Intermittent fasting is presented as a solution to lose weight, reset metabolism, and boost energy. The book includes 100 recipes and a 28-day meal plan. It covers the different types of intermittent fasting, their pros and cons, and how to find the right plan for the reader. The book also points out common mistakes to avoid. The author's personal experience and experimentation make this book a unique and helpful resource for women over 50 looking to improve their health and wellbeing.

I've Got This! is the first book in the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series, aimed at 7-11-year-old girls. Trista, a talented tumbler, enrolls in gymnastics for the first time and sets her sights on making the Level 3 team. Along the way, she learns about hard work, dedication, and believing in herself. The book teaches girls about being kind, flexible, courageous, strong, and, most importantly, confident. This 2nd/3rd grade reading level book is relatable and explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their inner strengths. Melisa, the author, is a former gymnast who brings her experience to the book.

This book is a must-read for young athletes looking to develop their mental toughness and confidence. The author, a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, provides practical strategies to help athletes become more resilient and adaptable, able to turn setbacks into breakthroughs. The book covers topics such as regulating emotions, being a coachable athlete, building a support team, and stopping self-criticism. With its emphasis on mental strength and the champion's mindset, this book is an essential guide for any young athlete looking to take their game to the next level.

The Weight Loss Journal for Women is a cute and funny motivational planner designed to help women keep track of their food habits and weight loss journey. The 90-day progress pages offer plenty of space to track exercise, food, calories, water intake, steps, sleep, caffeine, and notes. The book also includes a section to set specific goals and keep an overview of progress. The premium cover design and size make it easy to take with you. This book is perfect for women looking to achieve their weight loss goals in a fun and organized way.

Extraordinary Women In History: 70 Remarkable Women Who Made a Difference, Inspired & Broke Barriers is a compilation of the incredible real-life stories of 70 remarkable women throughout history. From female daredevils and pioneering innovators to radical reformers, dedicated activists, leaders, wordsmiths, artists, veterans and more, this book seeks to inspire and empower women of all backgrounds to dream big and break barriers by sharing the amazing achievements of truly unstoppable female heroes. This book is perfect for history fans, educators, as an inspiration for young girls, or for anyone interested in discovering the legacies of these remarkable women.

The "Nothing Better Than Gym Friends" is an empowering children's book that teaches young girls to be kind, confident, and strong. It follows Savannah and her diverse teammates as they navigate through gymnastics challenges and important life lessons. The book is perfect for 7-11-year-olds, with relatable characters and age-appropriate challenges. The second book in the Perfect Balance Gymnastics series, it can be read as a standalone. The author, Melisa, who trained at Almaden Valley Gymnastics Club for ten years, provides an authentic insight into the world of gymnastics. This book is a must-read for young girls who are looking to build their inner strength and confidence.

The Gymnast (All In Sports Middle Grade Books) is an inspiring story about a determined fourteen-year-old gymnast, Riley, who refuses to give up on her dreams despite facing setbacks and obstacles. The book provides an insightful look into the world of gymnastics and the challenges that come with it. The author, Joanne Slazyk, has created a relatable and strong-willed character in Riley, who serves as a great role model for young girls. The book is suitable for middle school readers but can be enjoyed by adults as well. Overall, The Gymnast is a well-written and thought-provoking book that teaches valuable lessons about strength, resilience, and perseverance.

"Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because You're a Girl" by Dan Blank is an inspiring and motivational book for female athletes who want to do more than just play soccer. Through the story of a small-college soccer team, Blank delivers a straightforward look at the qualities that define competitive females and what separates the ones who get it from the ones who don't. This book is a must-read for girls who want to win big and never apologize for it. The author's unique perspective on coaching female athletes is refreshing and empowering. Overall, "Everything Your Coach Never Told You Because You're a Girl" is a game-changer for young female athletes and a great gift idea for the soccer player in your life."

Intermittent Fasting for Women is a comprehensive guide to creating a sustainable and long-term lifestyle for weight loss and better health. The book covers different types of fasting such as 16:8, 5:2, OMAD, Fast 800, ADM, Warrior, and Fast 5, explaining how each one works and how to start. It also provides advice on how to fast as a woman, how intermittent fasting affects key hormones, and much more. The author emphasizes that intermittent fasting is not a short-term fix for weight loss but a lifestyle change that can help women lose weight safely and consistently while keeping it off. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for women who want to incorporate intermittent fasting into their lives.

The sports psychology book 'Everything I Got: 30 Lessons on What You Give, What You Get, and How You Grow Through Sports' by Julia Allain is a #1 New Release in Sport Psychology and an instant Amazon best seller in Women in Sports and Children's & Youth Sports. It offers 30 powerful lessons on the value of your athletic identity, the power of emotions in performance, and much more. Allain draws from personal experience, academic research, and sports history to help players find success both on and off the playing field. This book is a must-read for players, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to reach their full potential in sports and life.