Performance Cycling
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Performance Cycling

The Science of Success

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eBook - ePub

Performance Cycling

The Science of Success

About this book

A user's guide to the most cutting edge knowledge in cycling science.

If you're a keen cyclist but want to know more about the science behind the bike, this is the book for you. Get the practical application of this knowledge to give you the performance edge and put you ahead of the peleton.

Performance Cycling: The Science of Cycling is written by world renowned cycling authors alongside scientists working at the cutting edge of cycling research. Learn about: the latest training methodologies; how to implement pacing strategies; optimising nutrition; how to effectively set up your bike; and how to mentally prepare for optimal performance.

Whether you are a novice or pro cyclist, Performance Cycling is the essential user's guide to guarantee you reach your full potential.

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Information

Publisher
Bloomsbury Sport
Year
2013
Print ISBN
9781408146514
Edition
1
eBook ISBN
9781408196472
Topic
Biological Sciences
Subtopic
Sport & Exercise Science
Index
Biological Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title page
  3. Dedication
  4. Table of Contents
  5. FOREWORD
  6. PREFACE
  7. SECTION A: WHAT IS CYCLING? THE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEMANDS OF CYCLE SPORT
  8. CHAPTER 1: THE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEMANDS OF ROAD CYCLING
  9. CHAPTER 2: THE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEMANDS OF OFF-ROAD CYCLING DISCIPLINES
  10. SECTION B: HOW DO I COMPARE? PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
  11. CHAPTER 3: LABORATORY AND FIELD ASSESSMENT OF CYCLING ABILITY
  12. SECTION C: HOW DO I IMPROVE? TRAINING FOR CYCLING PERFORMANCE
  13. CHAPTER 4: TRAINING METHODOLOGY AND PERIODISATION FOR CYCLING
  14. CHAPTER 5: TRAINING WITH HEART RATE AND POWER
  15. CHAPTER 6: HOW TO USE CYCLING TRAINING DATA
  16. CHAPTER 7: STRENGTH TRAINING FOR IMPROVED CYCLING PERFORMANCE
  17. SECTION D: HOW DO I GET THE BEST OUT OF MY BIKE? THE BIOMECHANICS OF CYCLING
  18. CHAPTER 8: BIKE FIT AND AERODYNAMICS
  19. CHAPTER 9: PEDALLING MECHANICS AND PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION
  20. SECTION E: HOW DO I GET IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND? THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CYCLING
  21. CHAPTER 10: SPORT PSYCHOLOGY AND CYCLING: THE MIND–BODY RELATIONSHIP
  22. CHAPTER 11: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF CYCLE TRAINING AND COMPETITION: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
  23. SECTION F: WHAT DO I NEED TO EAT AND DRINK DURING TRAINING AND COMPETITION? NUTRITION FOR CYCLING
  24. CHAPTER 12: NUTRITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OPTIMAL CYCLING PERFORMANCE
  25. CHAPTER 13: ERGOGENIC AIDS
  26. SECTION G: HOW SHOULD I RACE?
  27. CHAPTER 14: PACING STRATEGIES FOR CYCLING
  28. SECTION H: ARE THERE ANY POPULATION-SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR TRAINING AND RACING?
  29. CHAPTER 15: THE FEMALE CYCLIST
  30. CHAPTER 16: THE DISABILITY/PARALYMPIC CYCLIST
  31. CHAPTER 17: THE AGEING CYCLIST
  32. SECTION I: HOW DO I GET THE MOST OUT OF COACHING? THE COACH–ATHLETE RELATIONSHIP
  33. CHAPTER 18: COACH–ATHLETE RELATIONSHIPS
  34. SECTION J: WHAT ARE THE MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN CYCLING?
  35. CHAPTER 19: CYCLING INJURIES, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
  36. CHAPTER 20: THE FIGHT AGAINST DOPING IN CYCLING
  37. FURTHER READING
  38. GLOSSARY
  39. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  40. ABOUT THE EDITORS
  41. ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
  42. eCopyright

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