Developing Endurance

Author : NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1492582301
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Endurance written by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runners, cyclists, swimmers, rowers, triathletes, and ultradistance athletes must sustain performance at a high level to come out on top. Developing Endurance shows how to achieve optimal stamina to race your best through science-based aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance training. Written by 11 top experts in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the top sport conditioning organization in the world, this guide provides both the background information and the exercises, drills, workouts, and programs for ultimate results. Athletes and coaches will appreciate the assessment tools, analyses, and instruction to define specific needs and establish effective training goals. Armed with these tools and information, you can create the ideal personalized training program for your sport and avoid lengthy plateaus while taking performance to the highest level. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education course and exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes all the course materials and exam.

Author : Rob Sleamaker
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 9780873226448
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Serious Training for Endurance Athletes written by Rob Sleamaker and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 1996 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes provides the tools to create training programs and workouts that will pay off in competition. Endurance athletes, coaches, and multisport fitness buffs will learn how to design, schedule, execute, and monitor training programs for top results. Rob Sleamaker joins with Ray Browning, seven-time Ironman Triathlon winner, to produce a much improved version of the highly popular earlier edition. You'll learn to: - set up and manage your personalized training schedule; - use the S-E-R-I-O-U-S system of training--Speed, Endurance, Race-pace, Intervals, Overdistance, Up-hill Intervals, Strength; - add variety to your workouts; - develop a winning nutritional program; - prepare mentally for races; and - stay motivated to train and win. The authors share their expertise in a fun and informative way, drawing from their own experiences as champions. Plus, the book features the latest training advice for running, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, rowing, cross-country skiing, cross training, duathlons, and triathlons. SERIOUS Training for Endurance Athletes is your guide to high-level fitness and performance.

Author : Brian Mackenzie
Publisher : Victory Belt Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1628602279
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power Speed Endurance written by Brian Mackenzie and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Power, Speed, ENDURANCE is a highly effective training system that has catapulted thousands of endurance athletes to the next level. Developed by CrossFit Endurance founder Brian MacKenzie and featuring instruction from some of the world's top endurance and CrossFit coaches, Power, Speed, ENDURANCE unveils techniques, drills, and training strategies that will optimize your performance and overall work capacity while decreasing your susceptibility to injury.Through thousands of step-by-step color photographs and detailed narrative, Power, Speed, ENDURANCE breaks down proper running, cycling, and swimming mechanics like never before. MacKenzie's unique system of building strength, speed, and power is aimed at reaping continual results, without injury. In fact, he devotes an entire chapter to the "broken down" athlete, equipping you with the knowledge to prevent, repair, and treat injuries brought on by poor mechanics and tight overworked muscles. In addition, MacKenzie outlines a straightforward approach to nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte balance that will increase your energy, boost your performance, and accelerate your recovery.Whether you're a self-trained athlete looking to compete in your first endurance event, a seasoned competitor looking to reach your highest potential, or a CrossFit athlete looking to increase stamina, Power, Speed, ENDURANCE will help you reach your goal.In this book, you will learn how to: develop proper running technique using the Pose Method properly fit yourself on a bike improve cycling mechanics on a road, time-trial, and mountain bike swim effortlessly and improve freestyle-stroke mechanics through skill-based drills and exercises accelerate work capacity and minimize fatigue by building muscle, speed, and power incorporate a CrossFit Endurance strength-and-conditioning program into your training routine maximize nutrition, hydration, and electrolyte balance to improve performance and body composition prevent, repair, and treat nagging injuries associated with endurance sports and improve range of motion using Starrett's Movement and Mobility Method

Author : Mark Verstegen
Publisher : Rodale Books
ISBN 13 : 1605298034
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Core Performance Endurance written by Mark Verstegen and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2008-12-23 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mark Verstegen, the world-renowned performance coach who was at the forefront of the core training revolution, now applies his cutting-edge training system to the special needs of the endurance athlete with Core Performance Endurance. Verstegen's first two books—Core Performance and Core Performance Essentials—broke new ground in fitness with their intense focus on the muscles of the core: shoulders, hips, and midsection. That focus remains the key here as he not only helps endurance athletes train more effectively, but also gives them a potent regimen of core training that will help them move more efficiently, speed recovery, and stave off overuse injuries and long-term deterioration. His plan: -helps endurance athletes at all levels—from competitive swimmers and hard-driven triathletes to everyday joggers -delivers the desired combination of strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, athletic quickness and power—to which the endurance athlete strives -provides an endurance-oriented nutrition program complete with recommendations for pre- and post-race eating

Author : Philip Maffetone
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1616080655
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing written by Philip Maffetone and published by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2010-09-22 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Welcome to what will undoubtedly be a whole new level of athleticperformance.”—Mark Allen, six-time winner of the Hawaii Ironman.

Author : Peter Reaburn
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 9781864481204
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Training for Speed and Endurance written by Peter Reaburn and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritative yet accessible coverage of an area of growing importance.

Author : Jon Ackland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780713679038
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Endurance Training written by Jon Ackland and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endurance athletes, such as long-distance runners, cyclists, rowers and triathletes, have to train a lot - it comes with the territory. This book teaches how to make the right training decisions, train smarter and achieve better results. It includes 58 specific programmes to get you started and tells you how to customise them to your own needs.

Author : Richard Boergers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1472977440
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Finish Strong written by Richard Boergers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A must read!' Kevin Portman, IRONMAN Champion 'This is a guide to staying in endurance sports for the long haul!' Kathryn Cumming, elite cyclist and coach 'The principles that RJ and Angelo explore in this book are critical to achieving your best performance and staying healthy' Matthew Back, IRONMAN Champion Maximise Results – Extend Your Career – Achieve a New Personal Best! Resistance training delivers results – and Finish Strong is the ultimate guide to using this training method to improve your athletic performance. Whether you are training for a 5K or an IRONMAN, you can experience the phenomenal benefits from incorporating targeting resistance and mobility exercises into your training calendar. Richard (RJ) Boergers and Angelo Gingerelli are two leading US health and fitness authorities who will introduce and break down the principles of resistance training in a clear, accessible way. Written by athletes for athletes, this expert guide will help you: – prevent injuries – build muscular strength – enhance athletic performance – find the confidence to achieve a new personal best. The book will help you Finish Strong!

Author : NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718206976
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Endurance written by NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Endurance sports continue to grow in popularity, with millions of people participating in events each year. To sustain such prolonged activities, athletes need a high level of aerobic and muscular fitness that can only be achieved through a properly designed training program constructed to optimize endurance performance. Developing Endurance, Second Edition, is your guide to developing effective endurance training programs. Written by 14 of the top National Strength and Conditioning Association experts, the book provides a physiological overview of endurance sports and explains how resistance, flexibility, and aerobic training all contribute to better performance. You’ll find technique guidelines and photos for resistance training and plyometric exercises that are specific to endurance sports. Multiple tests for assessing aerobic endurance enable you to evaluate and monitor ongoing changes in performance. Plus, an updated chapter about warm-up methods and techniques as well as a new chapter about programming for obstacle course racing make this the definitive edition of this trusted resource. With training programs for running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and obstacle course racing, Developing Endurance takes the guesswork out of creating personalized training programs that help avoid plateaus and take performance to the next level. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.

Author : Nsca -National Strength & Conditioning Association
Publisher : Human Kinetics
ISBN 13 : 1718206968
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Developing Endurance written by Nsca -National Strength & Conditioning Association and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2024-05-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developing Endurance is the definitive resource for developing aerobic training and strength and conditioning training programs to optimize performance for endurance sports, including running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and obstacle course racing.