Cycling Anatomy

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

From steep inclines to slick terrains, Cycling Anatomy, Second Edition, will ensure you are prepared for every challenge that comes your way.Using the same methods that elite cyclists use, you can employ this well-rounded collection of 89 strength and conditioning exercises to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance to improve your cycling performance. Each exercise includes clear step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations that highlight the primary muscle being used. You’ll find dozens of variations that use a wide range of training equipment so you can modify exercises to target specific areas, and minimize common cycling injuries.The Cycling Focus section of each exercise includes illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting to show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to delivering maximum power to the pedals. Using tried-and-true strength training principles for all parts of the body, Cycling Anatomy will help you develop a training plan based on your individual needs and goals.Whether you’re training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, Cycling Anatomy will help you reach top performance, avoid injury, and ensure you get the most out of every ride.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-06-19
Mått:178 x 251 x 15 mm
Vikt:636 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Anatomy
Antal sidor:256
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Human Kinetics Publishers
ISBN:9781492568735

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Mer om författaren

Shannon Sovndal, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York and completed a residency in emergency medicine at Stanford University.Sovndal’s ties to elite-level cycling run deep: He was a team physician for the Garmin-Sharp Professional Cycling Team for seven years, has worked most every major race in Europe and the United States, and has written two books on cycling (Cycling Anatomy and Fitness Cycling). He founded Thrive HFM (Health–Fitness–Medicine) in 2005, an elite-level training business through which he offers personalized and interactive sports training and wellness management.Sovndal has worked extensively in prehospital medical care, including EMS, fire service, and tactical medicine. He currently is the medical director for Med Evac (Rotor Wing Service) and multiple fire departments in Colorado. He is a state-certified fire fighter and provides care for the Denver FBI Tactical Team. He serves on the board of directors for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and is the medical director for the Rocky Mountain Tactical Team Association (RMTTA).Sovndal lives in Colorado with his wife, Stephanie, and four children, Soren, Theron, Saveah, and Elias.

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“With detailed anatomical illustrations accompanying each exercise, Cycling Anatomy allows you to see and understand exactly what muscles you’re training. This book will give you the knowledge you need to minimize injuries and maximize power on the bike.”-Alex Howes, WorldTour Professional Cyclist and Two-Time Tour de France Finisher“Cycling Anatomy is full of the most effective exercises that cyclists of any level can use to improve their training and enhance their performance.”-Christian Vande Velde, Professional Cyclist, NBC Cycling Analyst, and Two-Time Olympian

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1.The Cyclist in MotionChapter 2. Strength Training PrinciplesChapter 3. ArmsChapter 4. Shoulders and NeckChapter 5. ChestChapter 6. BackChapter 7. CoreChapter 8. Leg IsolationChapter 9. Leg Complete PowerChapter 10. Whole-Body Training for Cycling