Strength Training for Triathletes

"Strength Training for Triathletes shows how adding strength training to your exercise program can yield significant performance results."  -- Triathlete magazine

"A comprehensive guide to developing and following a well-rounded strength program."  -- USA Triathlon magazine

"A user-friendly manual with sport-specific exercises offered with clear step-by-step instructions and photographs for the mainstream triathlete" ¦This is a quick read reference guide that is deceptively simple and nuanced enough to" ¦keep strength training interesting."  -- Triathlon Magazine Canada

"Hagerman cuts through the fads and latest trends to bring you proven, triathlon-specific techniques. Any triathlete looking to build endurance, speed and power will benefit from Strength Training for Triathletes."  -- TriEdge.net

"Strength Training for Triathletes is easy to follow and light on jargon. All the basic principles are clearly explained without smothering you in sports science--it's a refreshingly simple approach that leaves you free to concentrate on the exercise rather than the book. Essential reading for anyone mystified by what to do in the gym." --Tri247.com

Auteur

Dr. Patrick Hagerman, EdD, FNSCA, CSCS, NSCACPT, has established himself as an authority on the topic of strength training through his experience as a professor of exercise and sports science, a coach, and a personal trainer. Starting as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, Hagerman went on to coach for USA Weightlifting and USA Triathlon and to serve on the USA Triathlon Coaching Commission.

Hagerman is a fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a past member of its board of directors, and a recipient of the 2002 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award.

Hagerman has written six other books on fitness and strength training, contributed to numerous textbooks, and published more than 30 articles on strength and conditioning. For over 25 years he has competed in triathlon, cycling, windsurfing, and adventure racing.

Texte du rabat

STRONGER MUSCLES LAST LONGER

TRIATHLON'S BEST-SELLING BOOK ON STRENGTH TRAINING

Stronger triathletes bring more power, speed, lean mass, and muscular endurance to race day. While time is a precious commodity for every triathlete, every bit of time spent strength training pays off. Add strength training to your triathlon preparation and become a stronger, faster, more resilient athlete.

Strength Training for Triathletes helps you line up a strength program focused on your individual needs. Whether you want to increase endurance on the swim, find more power on the bike, or fight fatigue on the run, the sport-specific exercises featured in this book make it easy to target your training for improved performance in any or all of the three events. Every exercise is clearly explained and fully illustrated, taking the guesswork out of good technique.

Many triathletes overlook strength training until race times begin to atrophy or muscular imbalances and weaknesses turn into setbacks. A personalized strength program is the answer. If you have your sights set on racing faster and farther in the season ahead, strength training will get you there.

Endurance, strength, and power are the keys to triathlon. Strength Training for Triathletes is your complete resource for building and balancing all three for superior performance season after season.

Get the advantage of a personalized strength program in as few as 90 minutes a week: Improve endurance, build muscle, or increase strength and powerFocus your training on one event, or build an all-around programTarget imbalances with exercises for specific muscle groupsCreate workouts for home and travel using minimal equipmentFind the perfect mix of core, upper-body, and lower-body exercises for total body strength

Résumé
Offers a comprehensive strength training program for triathlon that can help triathletes build power, speed, and muscular endurance for faster racing over any race distance.

Contenu

Part I: Strength Training Program Components
1 Strength Training versus Endurance Training
2 By the Numbers: Reps, Sets, Weight, and Rest
3 Progression Systems: How to Keep Moving Forward

Part I I: Program Preparation
4 Strength Training Tools and Equipment
5 Warm-Up, Cool-down, and Flexibility
6 Choosing Your Exercises and Order
7 Sample Training Programs

Part I I I: Exercises
8 Exercises for Core Conditioning
9 Upper-body Exercises for Swimming
10 Lower-body Exercises for Swimming
11 Upper-body Exercises for Cycling
12 Lower-body Exercises for Cycling
13 Upper-body Exercises for Running
14 Lower-body Exercises for Running

Appendix A: Exercise Index
Appendix B: Exercises for Home or Travel Workouts
Appendix C: Exercise Log of Goal Weights Based on 1-Rep Max
Index
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