{"product_id":"strength-training-for-triathletes","title":"Strength Training for Triathletes","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I: Strength Training Program Components\u003cbr\u003e 1 Strength Training versus Endurance Training\u003cbr\u003e 2 By the Numbers: Reps, Sets, Weight, and Rest\u003cbr\u003e 3 Progression Systems: How to Keep Moving Forward \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I I: Program Preparation\u003cbr\u003e 4 Strength Training Tools and Equipment\u003cbr\u003e 5 Warm-Up, Cool-down, and Flexibility\u003cbr\u003e 6 Choosing Your Exercises and Order\u003cbr\u003e 7 Sample Training Programs \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I I I: Exercises\u003cbr\u003e 8 Exercises for Core Conditioning\u003cbr\u003e 9 Upper-body Exercises for Swimming\u003cbr\u003e 10 Lower-body Exercises for Swimming\u003cbr\u003e 11 Upper-body Exercises for Cycling\u003cbr\u003e 12 Lower-body Exercises for Cycling\u003cbr\u003e 13 Upper-body Exercises for Running\u003cbr\u003e 14 Lower-body Exercises for Running \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Needs Analysis Visual Index\u003cbr\u003e Appendix B: Daily Training Log\u003cbr\u003e About the Author \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrength equals speed\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Most athletes already know this, and as a triathlete, you probably know that strength also builds endurance. But traditional strength training programs are too general to benefit triathletes. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \n\u003ci\u003eStrength Training for Triathletes\u003c\/i\u003e, fitness phenom and tri coach Patrick Hagerman demonstrates, with easy-to-follow exercises, how small changes in muscle strength add up to big race results. Hagerman's program of triathlon-specific strength training provides four essential benefits: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Greater muscular power \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Increased speed in every triathlon leg \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Reduced body fat with greater lean tissue mass \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - Increased muscular endurance with less fatigue \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This groundbreaking book includes comprehensive information on how to create a strength routine for best results, whether you're preparing for a sprint, Olympic, Ironman 70.3(R), or Ironman(R) event. Sample plans for each race distance and instruction on how to address your specific needs make it easy to achieve your personal goals. Illustrated exercises are organized by swim, bike, run, and core and grouped by upper and lower body so you can concentrate your routine on your particular weakness, or limiter. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Endurance, strength, and power are the keys to triathlon. \n\u003ci\u003eStrength Training for Triathletes\u003c\/i\u003e is the complete resource for building and balancing all three for optimum performance. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Patrick Hagerman\u003c\/b\u003e is a recipient of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Personal Trainer of the Year award in 2002, Dr. Hagerman has coached for USA Triathlon and USA Weightlifting and has competed in triathlon, cycling, windsurfing, and adventure racing for over 25 years. He is a Fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a past member of its Board of Directors. He is the Director of Sport Skill Development for Quest Personal Training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eStrength Training for Triathletes\u003c\/i\u003e shows how adding strength training to your exercise program can yield significant performance results.\"\" -- \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTriathlete \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \" \n\u003ci\u003eStrength Training for Triathletes\u003c\/i\u003e is easy to follow and light on jargon. All the basic principles are clearly explained without smothering you in sports science--it's a refreshingly simple approach that leaves you free to concentrate on the exercise rather than the book. Essential reading for anyone mystified by what to do in the gym.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eTri247.com\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery triathlete wants to be faster, and most know that adding strength training to their program will help them get there. In \u003cem\u003eStrength Training for Triathletes\u003c\/em\u003e, fitness phenom Patrick Hagerman explains how small changes in muscle strength add up to big race results. For triathletes, the benefits of strength training are many, from increased stability in the water and on the bike to a faster metabolism. Stronger muscles can work longer before feeling fatigued, making strength training indispensable to endurance athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClearly organized by discipline (swim, bike, run) and by muscle group, \u003cem\u003eStrength Training for Triathletes\u003c\/em\u003e helps athletes quickly find the best exercise for their unique training needs. Every exercise is accompanied by full-color art, making the routines easy and inviting to follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking book further explains how triathletes can adjust their workouts to emphasize endurance, strength, or power, and how to balance the three to reach race goals. It includes complete information on structuring a periodized weight routine to maximize results, whether the race the reader is preparing for is a sprint, Olympic, half-Ironman or full Ironman event. Sample seasonal plans for each race distance and instruction on how to adapt training plans to individual needs make it easy for readers to develop specific approaches and reach their personal goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hagerman, Patrick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e VeloPress\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2008-11-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Sports \u0026amp; Recreation|Triathlon|Sports \u0026amp; Recreation|Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Triathlon|Training|Physical fitness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781934030158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781934030158\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VeloPress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52148072055065,"sku":"SP-9781934030158","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/4ab69db9-2e55-45b0-8543-a449fa86b2d8.jpg?v=1784488919","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/strength-training-for-triathletes","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}