Weight Training for Triathlon: The Ultimate Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932549722 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Exactly what I hoped for" according to Jacob Turk. I bought this book because I was looking for workout plans that allowed me to build strength while maintaing my run time. This book is very detailed and contains activity specific, workout routines. I also enjoy the workouts since I am not looking to spend hours in the gym because I would rather focus on swimming, biking, and running. Although short, the workouts are thorough and focused on building muscle specifically for triathlon events. Highly recommend.. Triathlon Preparation and Training Weight Training for Triathlon - The Ultimate Guide by Ben Greenfield is an important contribution to physical training. The book covers muscle mass issues, injuries, nutrition, ointments, supplements and stretches in considerable detail with illustrative pictures throughout. There is an extensive foreword by Dr.David Minkoff MD. The foreword covers the many benefits of an exercise regimen, good nutrition and supplements for everyone.Ben Greenfield indicates that muscle mass must be manageable while providing strength and . good overview, nutritional section is lacking Good outline and basic advise for getting started on a periodic training.Nutritional section should just be omitted and you should read Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield.
This guide will have you shaving off time in all three events by using the most advanced and efficient exercises available. This book features year-round triathlon-specific weight-training programs guaranteed to improve your performance and get you results.No other triathlon book to date has been so well designed, so easy to use, and so committed to weight training. This book was designed specifically for triathletes to increase strength, speed, endurance, and stamina. It contains descriptions and photographs of the most effective weight training, flexibility, and abdominal exercises used by top triathletes worldwide. By following the year-round programs in the book, you will be able to finish meets with the same energy you exerte
Ben Greenfield, Voted #1 Personal Trainer in the Nation in 2008, is a prominent expert voice in the burgeoning triathlon industry. . Each week his blog at BenGreenfieldFitness receives tens of thousands of unique visitors who download his weekly nutrition and training articles and audios. Ben has competed in the Triathlon World Championships of Olympic, Half and Full Ironman distances, a
Weight Training for Triathlon is a book I am glad to have on my bookshelf. If you are a triathlete, I recommend you add it to yours. --About Swimming Expert, Mat Luebbers