The Complete Idiots Guide To Triathlon Training

Author : Colin Barr
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781592575800
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training written by Colin Barr and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether it's a triathlon, duathlon (bike and run), or aquathon (swim and run). Women, as well as men, are flocking to the sport. The Danskin Women's Triathlon Series, the longest-running series of its kind, began in 1990 with three races and 150 participants. In 2005, Danskin hosted eight races and had almost 5,100 participants. And the numbers continue to grow. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Trainingis the perfect book for anyone wanting to participate in any of these events. Written by two "regular guys" who took up the sport as a lark, they, like the other hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts got hooked and compete regularly. This book is filled with the inside tips, practical advice, and dozens of photos that triathlete will find useful, no matter what level experience he or she has.

Author : David Levine
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101514744
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Marathon Training written by David Levine and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to get you ready for race day. According to the rule books, a marathon is 26.2 grueling yet exhilarating miles. Millions of people run marathons around the world. Many more millions dream of doing it. But novice or veteran runners, marathons require training and plenty of it. Certified marathon coach David Levine and dedicated marathoner Paula Petrella know how to get anyone in shape for the race and share the entire procedure in clear, jargon free language. • Includes dozens of instructional photos. • Practical advice that addresses the needs of men and women of all ages.

Author : Mike Bottom
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101513691
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Swimming written by Mike Bottom and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-04-05 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive in! The water's fine Packed with clear, professional instructions, helpful tips and advice, and information on indoor and "open" (ocean) swimming, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Swimming, has everything a swimmer needs, no matter what skill level, to make the most of their time in the water. • Detailed instructions for the four basic strokes-breast stroke, backstroke, butterfly, and freestyle-as well as the "fifth stroke" dolphin kick • Features beautiful underwater and above-water photographs • Information on programs and exercise drills for fitness and competition

Author : Deidre Johnson-Cane
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028639536
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Short Workouts written by Deidre Johnson-Cane and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides routines for fifteen, thirty, forty-five, and sixty minute cardiovascular and weight training workouts, including information on seasonal and office workouts.

Author : Deirdre Pitney
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470383879
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triathlon Training For Dummies written by Deirdre Pitney and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaping up for a triathlon is serious business. Triathlon Training For Dummies is packed with insider tips and proven methods for training for a triathlon and pumping yourself into the best possible shape by race day. It helps you find the motivation you need to stick to your program, eat better to maximize your energy, and prevent injures both before and during the race. This authoritative guide helps you evaluate your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility, and to set manageable realistic training goals. You’ll learn how to establish a workout schedule, choose a target finish time get the right, affordable equipment you’ll need for each leg of the race, and maximize your fitness and form for swimming, biking, and running. You’ll also get plenty of help in putting it all together as you focus your training, add dual workouts, become a quick-change artist, and save time during transitions. Discover how to: Choose an event to train for based on your fitness level Get into your best possible shape Select the right equipment and sportswear Train for an Olympic, Sprint, or Ironman triathlon Fuel your body and prevent injuries Prepare for training sessions Maintain energy and recover quickly Set training schedules for every triathlon event Treat common training and racing injuries Live like an athlete Triathlon Training For Dummies comes complete with resources for finding triathlons near you, lists of items to bring along on race day, and tips on registration formalities and racing etiquette.

Author : Steve Katai
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1615645179
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Triathlon Training written by Steve Katai and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From choosing the right equipment to training techniques and exercises, Idiot's Guides: Triathlon Training covers everything any new competitor needs to know to successfully finish any sprint or intermediate (standard) competition. Packed with expert advice and lots of full-color illustrations, this book also explores injury avoidance, training schedules, and much more.

Author : Bill Rodgers
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101198389
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running, 3rd Edition written by Bill Rodgers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect book to get readers up and running—by a major name in marathons The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Running, Third Edition, offers instruction on developing ideal running techniques for personal fitness or competition. Through easy–to–follow steps designed to gradually build their abilities, readers learn how to choose reliable running gear and create an effective training and running program. • Features expert tips on nutrition, reducing stress with exercise, avoiding and treating injuries, and entering 5K, 10K, and half and full marathons • Provides basic training plans and illustrations of stretching positions, muscle diagrams, running apparel, and more

Author : Frances Sharpe
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101151994
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Functional Training Illustrated written by Frances Sharpe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lengthen spine, tuck pelvis under, bend knees . . . and shovel that driveway! The goal of functional training is getting the various muscle groups to work together for real-life activities, such as snow shoveling. The guide includes: • A functional fitness self-assessment • More than 120 exercises for different levels, using either props or one's own body weight • More than 300 photographs demonstrating proper movements • Warm-up and cool-down exercises • Sample workout plans for personalized results. • An appealing, practical approach to exercise, with more than 120 highly–illustrated exercises.

Author : Hermann Aschwer
Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Verlag
ISBN 13 : 1841260487
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Triathlon Training written by Hermann Aschwer and published by Meyer & Meyer Verlag. This book was released on 2001 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Complete Guide to Triathlon Training H. Aschwer shares with you his vast knowledge and experience of the sport. The book addresses all aspects of preparing for and competing in traditions, from basic training principles to mental preparation, equipment and facial tips. It also includes Aschwer's highly detailed 5-stage programme of training schedules which will take you from novice competitions light up the Hawailan Ironman.

Author : Bill Rodgers
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780028644660
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Running written by Bill Rodgers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers motivation to begin running plus warm-up exercises and tips for building stamina, avoiding injury, and choosing the right shoes and clothing.