| Fitness Cycling | 
 enlarge | Authors: Dede Demet Barry, Michael Barry, Shannon, M.d. Sovndal
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 271808
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7 x 0.6
ISBN: 0736063641
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.6
EAN: 9780736063647
ASIN: 0736063641
Publication Date: July 2006
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Book Description
Tired of the same ride at the same pace yielding the same results day after day? With Fitness Cycling, you will achieve maximum results from every cycling workout, whether you're trying to improve your times, bike longer distances, or simply increase your fitness level. With 60 workouts and 13 proven training programs at your fingertips, you will improve your physical conditioning and your performance. World-class cyclists Michael and Dede Demet Barry, with noted exercise physiologist Dr. Shannon Sovndal, guide you through assessing your cycling fitness level and selecting a training program based on your individual goals. The dozens of workouts include endurance rides, hill and speed training, time trials, and strength and lactate threshold sessions. Workouts are then arranged into four training zones to lead you from building a base to maintaining peak condition based on your fitness level and cycling ambition. Warm-up and cool-down methods, as well as expert conditioning guidelines, provide the information you need for more informed training, faster times, and improved fitness. Put an end to the monotonous rides and begin cranking out meaningful miles. Whether you're looking to jump-start your training or to peak for a race, Fitness Cycling ensures that every workout keeps you on pace to meet your goals.
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 Not for the recreational rider July 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've been riding too many years to count but still enjoy doing two tough road rides over hills per week on a new Trek Madone. I bought this book in an effort to ratchet up a notch with some useful tips about training, diet, etc. Big mistake! There's nothing useful in this book for an experienced recreational rider unless you want to become a racer, in which case go for it - there's plenty of technical advice here that may help a riding zealot. But there's little of interest for someone who enjoys biking and just wants to improve a bit.
Intro to Cycling Fitness September 28, 2007
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I recommend this book to any cyclists interested in racing or fitness. If you ride for fun, this book is probably the only fitness book you will need for cycling. If you are planning on racing, but you don't know much about cycling training, this is an excellent book to start with.
This book is divided into two parts.
The first part introduces the rider to cycling fitness, and how it is accomplished. This involves explaining your max heart rate, VO2 max, and lactate threshold. It also explains the basics of cycling fitness, such as building a base, increasing speed, and raising your lactate threshold.
The second part of the book gives three 30 week workout plans, building towards some sort of event or race. The three workout plans are aimed at beginners, intermediate bikers, and more advanced riders.
This book does not emphasize power meters, but it does recommend a heart rate monitor. It also rates workouts according to perceived effort.
This is a good book.
David
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Fitness Cycling May 13, 2007
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
Descriptive begginer and advanced training programs, easy to follow instructions, straight to the point.
A cycling coach September 8, 2006
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
Good common sense development in this book. Too often these books come out and decide that the person they're talking to is in better shape than Armstrong or is about to get on a bike for the first time. It's good to see that she is aiming at giving good workouts with adequate recovery and a constantly growing workload.
Nice work Ms Barry.
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