Performance cycling
Subtitle: training for power, endurance, and speed
By: David Morris
Publisher: Ragged Mountain Press/McGraw-Hill
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Camden, Me
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
Subjects: Cycling -- Training
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 147-156) and index
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Cycling and Science Come of Age; title: The Human Body; title: Anatomy of the Machine; title: Muscular System; title: Digestive System; title: Endocrine System; title: Cardiovascular System; title: Fuel for the Machine; title: Energy Production; title: Digestion and Metabolism of Macronutrients; title: Energy Pathways; title: Macronutrient Needs; title: Micronutrient Needs; title: Testing and Evaluation; title: Maximal Oxygen Consumption Test (VO2 Max Test); title: Lactate Threshold, Maximal Steady State, and Maximum Sustainable Power Output; title: Wingate Anaerobic Test; title: Are Blood Tests Necessary?; title: Training Plans; title: Training Philosophies; title: Assessing Current Abilities; title: Setting Goals; title: Formulating a Training Schedule; title: Prescribing and Monitoring Workout Intensity; title: Choosing Workouts; title: Core Workouts; title: Block Training; title: Preseason Training: The Four-Phase Plan; title: The Four-Phase Approach; title: Phase 1: Resistance Training; title: Phase 2: Aerobic Endurance; title: Phase 3: Supermaximum Sustainable Power Intervals; title: Phase 4: Maximum Sustainable Power Intervals; title: Training during the Competitive Season; title: Becoming a Stronger Rider: Developing Power during the Competitive Season; title: Specializing for Types of Events and Peaking for Races; title: Should You Hire a Coach?; title: Evaluating Your Needs and Expectations; title: Evaluating a Potential Coach; title: Training Aids; title: Ergogenic Aids; title: Evaluating Ergogenic Aids; title: Reviews of Potential Ergogenic Agents; title: Other Potential Ergogenic Aids