Ride strong : essential conditioning for cyclists /: essential conditioning for cyclists. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jo McRae.
• Authors: McRae, Jo
• Contents: Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; About the Authors; Introduction; 1. Body Meet Bike; Overview of this chapter; Cycling in the context of human movement; Two feet good, two wheels bad; Body, meet bike; Sitting culture, seated sports; The primal patterns and their importance to cyclists; Functional strength basics for cyclists; General conditioning vs cycling specific training; Essentials of on- and off-the-bike training; Gait -- walking and running; Knowing where to start; Following the 'success formula'; The success formula If you don't use it you lose it- and how to get it back2. Essential Stretches; Overview of this chapter; Why should cyclists stretch?; Problems associated with stiffness and the benefits of stretching; Positional problem areas for cyclists; Tightness caused by the cycling action; The Essential Stretches; Mobilizations and stretches for the spine and back; Stretching muscles -- different approaches pre- and post-exercise; Stretches for the lower back; Mobilizations and stretches for the hips and legs; Stretches for neck and upper back; Essential stretches ready reference pictures 3. Essential StrengthOverview of this chapter; What is strength training and why do cyclists need it?; Problems associated with weakness and the benefits of functional strengthening; Sport-specific training for strength and power; Remembering the success formula -- knowing where you should start; The primal movement patterns revisited; Minimal movement requirements to stay healthy; Developing your strength further for optimal performance; The neutral spine philosophy; Consciously engaging your core through the strength movements; The impact of short and tight muscles on form and alignment Strengthening the upper bodyRepetitions, sets and rest periods; The Essential Strength Exercises; Essential strength ready reference pictures; 4. Essential Core; Overview of this chapter; What is 'core'?; Why do cyclists need core training?; Problems associated with a weak core and the benefits of focused work; Remembering the success formula; Weakness caused by the cycling position -- the upper and lower back; Weakness caused by the cycling action -- the gluteals and upper hamstrings; Straight-line cycling and lack of abdominal stimulation; 'Inner' and 'outer' abdominals Using Swiss balls for big bang benefitsStanding posture as core training in itself; Good posture and axial loading; Assessing your posture with a view to working with weights; Repetitions, sets and rest periods; The Essential Core Exercises; Strengthening the back of the body; Strengthening the front and sides of the body; Essential core ready reference pictures; 5. Cross-training; Overview of this chapter; What is cross-training?; Cross-training and the success formula; Psychological benefits of cross-training; Seasonal considerations for your cross-training
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury Sport
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 796.6; Sports & Recreation -- Cycling; Cycling -- Training; SPORTS & RECREATION / Cycling; Cycling -- Training; Health & Fitness -- Exercise; Cycling; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781472928627; 1472928628; 9781472928610
• Related ISBNs: 147292861X; 9781472928603; 1472928601
• Notes: Note: Included bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource, title from PDF title page (EBSCO), viewed August 25, 2016.
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