The third edition of the best Ironman triathlon training book in the market, this updated volume contains time-efficient training methods that have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams—from beginners to experienced competitors. This edition contains all new training plans, new swim sessions, new athlete profiles, and state-of-the-art flexibility and core strength regimens. Be Iron Fit contains:
* The essential workouts with exercise photography * The training cycle * Core training * 30-week training programs * Effective time management * The principle of gradual adaptation * Effective heart-rate training * Proper technique * Equipment tips * Race and pre-race strategies * Mental training * Effective goal setting and race selection * Nutrition * And much more.
Author(s): Don Fink; MELANIE FINK
Edition: 3 UPDATED
Publisher: Lyons Press
Year: 2016
Language: English
Commentary: IronFit, Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness
Pages: 304
Tags: IronFit, Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1.The IronFit Dream
Chapter 2.Effective Time Management
Chapter 3.The Essential Workouts
Chapter 4.The Training Cycle
Chapter 5.The Principle of Gradual Adaptation
Chapter 6.Effective Heart Rate Training
Chapter 7.Thirty-Week IronFit Training Programs
Chapter 8.Warm-up, Flexibility, and Core and Strength Training
Chapter 9.Preparing with Training Races
Chapter 10.Technique
Chapter 11.Mastering Transitions
Chapter 12.Equipment Tips
Chapter 13.Race and Pre-Race Strategies
Chapter 14.Mental Training
Chapter 15.Effective Goal Setting and Race Selection
Chapter 16.Healthy Eating for Endurance Athletes
Chapter 17.Recovery, Maintenance Training, and Beyond
Appendices
A. Suggested Reading
B. Suggested Websites
About the Author
