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Fitness cycling / Shannon Sovndal.

by Sovndal, Shannon, 1970-

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Human Kinetics, c2013.

Cycling -- Equipment and supplies.

Physical fitness.

9781450429306 (pbk.)

1450429300 (pbk.)

viii, 216 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

"56 workouts proven to improve strength, speed and stamina."--Cover.

Includes index.

Foreword / Tyler Farrar -- 1. Setting cycling fitness goals -- 2. Understanding training concepts -- 3. Measuring cycling fitness -- 4. Understanding training workload and zones -- 5. Planning your program -- 6. Base-building workouts -- 7. Interval workouts for flat or varied terrain -- 8. Hill workouts -- 9. Time trial workouts -- 10. Sprint workouts -- 11. Stationary bike workouts -- 12. Off-season workouts -- 13. Equipping yourself -- 14. Refining bike fit and riding techniques -- 15. Dealing with common cycling problems -- Appendix A: Personal training zones -- Appendix B: Training logs.

From customized workouts to authoritative advice, [this book] provides the most effective workouts for achieving peak physical conditioning. Fitness Cycling features 56 workouts based on specific aspects of riding, such as base building, interval training, sprint and hill climbing and time trialling. Each workout is colour coded for intensity level, allowing the creation of a targeted programme based on individual goals, current fitness levels and cycling experience. With recommendations, advice and professional insights on riding techniques, goal setting, training concepts, recovery and prevention of common cycling injuries, this training guide provides a lifetime of cycling workouts."--Back cover.

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