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Begin a smarter cycling lifestyle with this no-nonsense training philosophy. Edwards and Reed are the authorities on training with a heart rate monitor, and Heart Zones Cycling takes the proven advantages of heart zones training one step further. You can build a plan that works for your specific body type, your unique abilities and limitations. And equally important is life off the bikemeaning your training plan must be realistic, adaptable, and challenging. Whether you are training for a big race or simply a fitter lifestyle, youll find the program you need and plenty of inspiration along the way. Features over 50 outdoor training rides and the latest cycling technology. Paperback. with charts and tables throughout. 7 3/8″ x 9 1/4″, 256 pp..

Gale Bernhardt’s training plans have helped tens of thousands of self-coached athletes to reach their multisport goals. Every detail of how to train for a triathlon of any distance, an off-road triathlon, or a duathlon is packed into this essential book, including plenty of swim, bike, and run workouts to keep training fresh and breakthrough workouts to make training more rewarding.Bernhardt’s unparalleled coaching experience is the basis of her proven training methodology, which she applies to each of the 15 unique training plans, removing the hassle of creating a plan from scratch.The second edition includes: Easy tips on modifications that allow triathletes to further personalize the plans according to their needs. A new chapter on 13 Weeks to a Sub-13 Hour Ironman 8 training plans requiring only 510 hours of training each week. 5 training plans to go farther3 training plans for finishing an Ironman and 2 plans for finishing a Half-Ironman race.Training Plans for Multisport Athletes has a challenge to suit everyone, from beginners to accomplished triathletes, for those who are short on training time and those who are training for a faster time.Paperback.7 3/8″ x 9 1/4″, 256 pp. VP-PLAN2.

The growing ranks of triathletes, runners, and cyclists are filled with working professionals, many of them juggling work, family, and workouts. One-Hour Workouts is the perfect solution for athletes who are pressed for time.Even endurance athletes can get a quality training session in one hour if the workout is focused. In One-Hour Workouts, three prominent coaches have teamed up to prove just that. Former professional triathlete Scott Molina (The Terminator), Mark Newton, and Michael Jacques give athletes smart workouts that will complement their existing training and keep season goals on track even in the busiest of weeks.Each of the 50 swim, bike, and run workouts is designed to fit into a lunch hour, including warm-up and cool-down. Athletes can choose a base, tempo, or speed workout for according to their training goals for the day.One of the cardinal rules for the committed athlete is “never miss a workout,” and with this book, athletes will greatly improve their chances of making that happen. In fact, when they begin to see positive results, they will undoubtedly reach for the more efficient workout more often..

The Time-Crunched Triathlete presents a fast-paced triathlon training program that delivers competitive speed without the time demands of conventional approaches. In as few as 8 hours per week, triathletes can develop the speed and endurance they need to be competitive in triathlon, from sprint- to half-iron distance races.Drawing upon principles refined while coaching busy endurance athletes, Chris Carmichael shows triathletes how to build fitness in three sports on a realistic schedule that fits into their busy professional and personal lives.Complete with training plans, case studies, nutritional guidelines, and success stories, The Time-Crunched Triathlete is the book active working professionals and parents have been waiting for..

Revealing the most closely held training secrets that Joe Friel has developed over his impressive 30-year coaching career, Your Best Triathlon illuminates every facet of advanced triathlon training. Friels meticulous instruction breaks down the season into specific goals that will elevate athletes toward record-breaking performances. Friel explains the nuances of key workouts so athletes can make adjustments for different race distances or individual weaknesses.Your Best Triathlon is a book that triathletes will consult throughout the season and every day, just as they would check in with their coach. And with Joe Friels experience guiding the way, triathletes can race faster and more efficiently than ever..

Building Stability, Balance, and Strength By Raul Guisado Olympic coach Raul Guisado takes crosstraining beyond the basics of strength and flexibility to explain the benefits that trunk stability, joint stability, power, and agility can produce in a training program. Learn the importance of integrating these crosstraining workouts in your training throughout the year. With over 80 illustrated exercises, distance runners, road cyclists, mountain bikers, swimmers, Nordic and alpine skiers, triathletes, and adventure runners can develop crosstraining workouts specific to their common weaknesses or overuse areas..

Winter sports athletes and enthusiasts will train smarter, recover faster, compete stronger, and maximize endurance with this nutritional guidebook in hand. Monique Ryan details the nutritional guidelines specific to each sport and outlines daily training diets that can be used to create full menu plans. Athletes will find countless menus and strategies for downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and hockey. Key nutritional information is highlighted throughout: glycemic index of foods, facts about vitamins and minerals, comparison of sports nutrition products, and sample menus. Paperback. Tables and menus throughout. 7″ x 10″, 304 pp. PS-PNWS.

The CTS Collection Carmichael Training Systems, featuring Chris Carmichael, Lance Armstrongs coach, offers education, tips, perspective, and motivation about improving performance for both cyclists and triathletes. The 1999 U.S. Olympic Committee Coach of the Year, Chris Carmichael, and his elite-level coaching staff at Carmichael Training Systems share coaching and training methods based on the core concepts of CTS. During his career as a coach of elite-level cyclists, and most recently as the man who personally coached Lance Armstrong to his three consecutive Tour de France victories, Carmichael has developed many training methods and insights that will inspire anyone desiring to improve their athletic performance. Compiled from his popular columns in both VeloNews and Inside Triathlon magazines, the narrative includes a variety of techniques and training methods that any level of athlete will find helpful. Featuring a foreword by Lance Armstrong, the text is organized in four main sections that outline the CTS approach to coaching. The book is designed to be insightful, and not meant to be a specific map of detailed training plans, schedules, or systems. Instead, the selected articles and introductory pieces offer education, tips, perspective, and motivation about improving athletic performance. The genesis of the book is the mission statement of CTS: to provide physical, behavioral, and strategic coaching aids to help every athlete to develop to their full potential. It also incorporates the belief that physical training can only provide half of what is needed to reach peak fitness; confidence and commitment provide the remainder of what it will take to become ready for top performance. Paperback. 7″ x 10″. 12 b&w..

Triathlon Training Basics contains all the information that new triathletes need in order to successfully complete a sprint or an Olympic distance triathlon. Written by Gale Bernhardt, Triathlete columnist, member of the USA Triathlon 2004 Olympic Team Selection Committee, and certified Elite Level Triathlon and Cycling Coach trainer, the book contains detailed training plans that are tailored to different levels of fitness in each of the swim, bike, and run categories. Strength training and stretching portions are included to illustrate proper form and the last chapter deals with injury prevention and treatment. 256 pages.

Written for the beginner or advanced swimmer, The Triathletes Guide to Swim Training addresses everything you need to know to create an individualized swim training program. The principles are well-grounded in easy-to-understand concepts that clearly explain proven methods used by some of the fasted swimmers in the world. These swimmers have developed an individual stroke that uses their natural strengths. Learn how to relax and breathe in the water, and use basic physics and some cutting edge techniques to effectively create your own personal stroke. The psychological factors in reference to swimming and competing and the importance of making swimming fun and enjoyable are discussed, as well as: implementing cutting-edge swimming techniques, open water training techniques for speed and safety, fitness and competition training programs, strength and flexibility training programs, and effective equipment use. Paperback..