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Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Cyclists: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting The Most From Your Bicycle Workouts

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Every year, more and more people take up cycling to get in shape and stay fit. Thousands of people are buying new bikes with the latest technology, entering races, and even forgoing rush hour traffic and crowded publisc transportation to ride to work. But the joy and thrill of cycling are often marred by injuries that can bother you for a few weeks or even for years. That's why every cyclist needs to have Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Cyclists. Lisa Purcell includes a detailed exercise program that is designed for cyclist from beginner to advanced levels and that is devised to strengthen and stretch the major muscle groups used in cycling. She provides answers and tools for training, including:rn* Step-by-step photosrn* Tests to assess your formrn* An assessment of cycling gearrn* Exercises to improve your corern* The truth about stretchingrn* And much more!rnrnFeatured are targeted stretching to increase flexibillity and a wide-ranging selction of exercises that thotoughly strengthen the legs and arms and build both core strength and stability, as well as hone your balance and posture on the bike. A handy guide lets you know hich muscless are the main targets of each exercise, as well the exercise's benefits and cautions, along with tips on perfecting your form. With a series of sample workouts that show you how to devise a training program to suit your unique goals, Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Cyclists is the ultimate reference for anyone wanting to achieve optimal cycling fitness.

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796.62 PUR a

Publisher

New York : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.., 2014

Collation

160 p.: ill.; 23 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-62873-634-2

Classification

Bicycle Racing/Balap Sepeda

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Edition

2014

Subject(s)

bicycles

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