Performance Cycling

Informationen zum Autor Dave Morris began racing bicycles at the age of 18 and began his studies of exercise physiology at the University of Missouri in 1986. After graduating he went to work as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at the US Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid! NY. After a brief tenure with the USOC! Dave returned to the Univ. of Missouri to pursue a masters in exercise physiology. While working on his degree he continued to race for the University and qualified for the Collegiate Nationals in 1991. After receiving his masters in 1992! Dave began working as a sport physiologist at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs! CO. While at the USOTC! Dave worked extensively with the US Cycling Federation by testing! evaluating and developing training programs for elite cyclists including three-time Tour de France winner! Lance Armstrong. In 1993 he left the USOTC to pursue his doctorate at the University of Ohio. Completed in 1994! he started work for the US Cycling Federation's Project '96. Since leaving USA Cycling in 1996! Mr. Morris has run his own research and consulting firm! PerforMax! coaches several cyclists and serves as a physiology and cycling consultant to USA Triathlon. HOMETOWN: Colorado Springs! CO Klappentext "I want everyone to know that Dave Morris deserves much of the credit for my success."--Jane Quigley, 18-time National Champion, 9-time World Champion Medalist, and 2-time Pan-American Games Gold Medalist Raise your performance to the next level--and "beyond!"Your personal best is about to get much, much better. In "Performance Cycling," David Morris provides you with the revolutionary training methods favored by elite cyclists around the world to maximize speed, strength and endurance in preparation for major competitions. This comprehensive program integrates the practical knowledge Morris gained as a physiologist for the U.S. Olympic Committee with the latest scientific research and findings in nutrition and the demands of competition. Whatever your age or current level of ability, this cutting-edge guide supplies cyclist-tested techniques for making your body stronger, faster, and tougher. You'll learn how to: Assess your abilities and set goals Establish a training schedule and plan workouts Integrate resistance training with aerobic training and maximum sustainable power output Increase your power during the competitive season Train for specific types of events Reach your performance peak on race day "Performance Cycling" will help you discover just how strong your performance can be. "Dave Morris is an innovator in the world of cycling. . . . His training methods are what's next to come in our sport."--Jonathan Retseck, 8-time National Champion "Because of Dave's years of experience and studies, this book will benefit anyone wanting to learn more about the newest cycling research."--Mari Holden, 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2000 World Champion, 6-timeNational Champion "Dave has been coaching, racing, and riding for years, and really knows the ins and outs on why the body works the way it does."--Alison Dunlap, 2001 Mountain Bike World Champion, 2-time Olympian Inhaltsverzeichnis AcknowledgmentsPrefaceIntroduction: Cycling and Science Come of AgePart One: The Human Body1. Anatomy of the MachineMuscular System . Digestive System . Endocrine System . Cardiovascular System2. Fuel for the MachineEnergy Production . Digestion and Metabolism of Macronutrients . Energy Pathways . Macronutrient Needs . Micronutrient Needs . Questions and Answers3. Testing and EvaluationMaximal Oxygen Consumption Test (VO2 Max Test) . Lactate Threshold! Maximal Steady State! and Maximum Sustainable Power Output . Wingate Anaerobic Test . Are Blood Tests Necessary? . Questions and AnswersPart Two: Training Plans4. Training PhilosophiesAssessing Current Abilities . Setting Goals5. Formulating a Training SchedulePrescribing and Monitoring Workout Inten...

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• Autori: Morris, David Morris
• Editore: McGraw Hill Trade
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.07.2003
• EAN: 9780071410915
• ISBN: 978-0-07-141091-5
• Dimensioni: 186 mm x 231 mm x 9 mm
• Serie: CLS.EDUCATION; CLS.EDUCATION
• Categoria: Guide e manuali > Sport > Automobilismo, motociclismo e ciclismo sportivo, aviazione sportiva