Strength Training for Triathletes: The Complete Program to Build Triathlon Power, Speed, and Muscular Endurance, 2nd Edition - Tapa blanda

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Dr. Patrick Hagerman, EdD, FNSCA, CSCS, NSCACPT, has established himself as an authority on the topic of strength training through his experience as a professor of exercise and sports science, a coach, and a personal trainer. Starting as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, Hagerman went on to coach for USA Weightlifting and USA Triathlon and to serve on the USA Triathlon Coaching Commission.

Hagerman is a fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a past member of its board of directors, and a recipient of the 2002 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award.

Hagerman has written six other books on fitness and strength training, contributed to numerous textbooks, and published more than 30 articles on strength and conditioning. For over 25 years he has competed in triathlon, cycling, windsurfing, and adventure racing.

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STRONGER MUSCLES LAST LONGER

TRIATHLON'S BEST-SELLING BOOK ON STRENGTH TRAINING

Stronger triathletes bring more power, speed, lean mass, and muscular endurance to race day. While time is a precious commodity for every triathlete, every bit of time spent strength training pays off. Add strength training to your triathlon preparation and become a stronger, faster, more resilient athlete.

Strength Training for Triathletes helps you line up a strength program focused on your individual needs. Whether you want to increase endurance on the swim, find more power on the bike, or fight fatigue on the run, the sport-specific exercises featured in this book make it easy to target your training for improved performance in any or all of the three events. Every exercise is clearly explained and fully illustrated, taking the guesswork out of good technique.

Many triathletes overlook strength training until race times begin to atrophy or muscular imbalances and weaknesses turn into setbacks. A personalized strength program is the answer. If you have your sights set on racing faster and farther in the season ahead, strength training will get you there.

Endurance, strength, and power are the keys to triathlon. Strength Training for Triathletes is your complete resource for building and balancing all three for superior performance season after season.

Get the advantage of a personalized strength program in as few as 90 minutes a week:

• Improve endurance, build muscle, or increase strength and power
• Focus your training on one event, or build an all-around program
• Target imbalances with exercises for specific muscle groups
• Create workouts for home and travel using minimal equipment

• Find the perfect mix of core, upper-body, and lower-body exercises for total body strength