Description - Performance Cycling by David Morris
The recent success of Americans in the sport of bicycle racing has increased the interest of this sport in the United States and has lead to steady growth in the number of participants competing in organized bicycle races. To improve their ability to compete, an increasing number of cyclists of all abilities are hiring coaches or reading books to assist them with their training. There are no standards for coaching this sport and therefore many coaches are under qualified and none of the several authors on the subject have the combined research and coaching experience that has been used to make Performance Cycling a unique and cutting-edge book. This is a serious training manual for both beginners and advanced cyclists. It does not cover what gear to buy or how or where to ride but, rather, it is a detailed look at how the human body works and the best, proven, ways to make it work better in terms of performance. It covers everything from anatomical and physiological systems, nutrition, laboratory and field tests, designing and implementing long term training programs, to finding the right coach. Additionally, the book also addresses the efficacy of 16 purported ergogenic aids (i.e.
Steroids) - from what works, what's illegal, to proper and safe use. The training outlined in this book is ideal for coaches and competitive cyclists of all ages and abilities and is applicable to cyclists from all disciplines including road, track, cyclocross, mountain biking and triathletes. And, in a broader scope, the information would be valuable to athletes of all endurance sports.
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