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This book allows readers to see what it takes to maximise cycling power, speed and endurance! "Cycling Anatomy" will give readers the knowledge to improve their performance by increasing muscular strength and optimising the efficiency of every movement. "Cycling Anatomy" features 74 of the most effective cycling exercises, each with clear, step-by-step descriptions and full-colour anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action. This book goes beyond exercises by placing with illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending and sprinting, detailing exactly the exercises which are fundamentally linked to cycling performance. From steep inclines to slick terrains, "Cycling Anatomy" will ensure cyclists are prepared for any challenge in the road ahead. Riders can learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas, reduce muscle tension and minimise common cycling injuries, finally learning ways to pull it all together to develop training based on the individuals needs and goals. Whether training for an upcoming century ride or just trying to best that killer hill with strength to spare, "Cycling Anatomy" will ensure every reader gets the most out of every ride.
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Shannon Sovndal, MD, is the owner and founder of Thrive Health and Fitness Medicine (Thrive HFM), an elite team of physicians, exercise physiologists and athletes who provide clients with the highest level of personalised health care, life management and fitness training. Most recently, he served as a team physician for the Garmin/Chipotle professional cycling team. He also works as a board-certified emergency medicine physician at Boulder Community Hospital in Colorado and as a physician at the General Center for Clinical Research at the University of Colorado. Before becoming a physician, Sovndal raced road bikes in the United States, winning the California/Nevada District Championship and many other road races and criteriums. Sovndal is a co-author of Fitness Cycling and has written numerous sports-related articles and lectured on exercise-related topics. He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York and completed his residency at Stanford University.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Emphasises the importance and place of strength training in cycling. Contains a good bank of specific exercises. Requires some knowledge from the reader to assemble the exercises into a programme. Recommended for coaches and those with a good knowledge of training principles.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
On a quick scan this looks like a great reference guide for cycle-specific strength training. The fact that it's arranged by body area - back, core, legs etc. makes it really user friendly & the wide range of exercises within each section should make training a bit less dull + the results more comprehensive. Detailed pics of what's happening to your muscle groups & how the exercise should be performed should also appeal to those with an interest in anatomy.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have used weight training in my cycling training programme for a long time and find it very benificial. This book provides an excellent source of ideas for excercises targeted at improving endurance and power, overcoming weaknesses in form, preventing injury etc. The anatomical basis of muscle operation and how it relates and contributes to efficient cycling is wonderfully explained and illustrated. The range of excercises presented is large and well structured in terms of body zones e.g. back, arms, legs etc. Explanation of how excercises should be performed is also good. The visualisation techniques, where one is encouraged to imagine the cycling operation targeted when performing each excercise, is a great feature.
The major weakness of the book is the lack of a planning guidance. Many of us are very used to creating and following structured training plans to achieve our cycling goals. Weight training must be integrated into these plans with differing weight levels and exercises being chosen dependent on the goals of the training phase. This book only plays lip service to this and future editions would benefit from inclusion of more detailed treatment of planning.
I highly recommend this book for coaches and those experienced in weight training in their cycling training programmes.
The major weakness of the book is the lack of a planning guidance. Many of us are very used to creating and following structured training plans to achieve our cycling goals. Weight training must be integrated into these plans with differing weight levels and exercises being chosen dependent on the goals of the training phase. This book only plays lip service to this and future editions would benefit from inclusion of more detailed treatment of planning.
I highly recommend this book for coaches and those experienced in weight training in their cycling training programmes.
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Nice link between gym and cycling. missing the workloads during the season, but its a must have book.
Published on 22 Feb 2010 by idcstudios
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I am a 35 yr old male who used to weigh 17st, and was trying to lose weight by cycling. I accured an injury whilst cycling, my bike was in the wrong position, this book helped me... Read more
Published on 11 Nov 2009 by Mr. C. R. Dias
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