The Big Book of Endurance Training and RacingSimon and Schuster, 22.09.2010 - 528 Seiten Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier? Learn how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free. Dr. Philip Maffetone’s approach to endurance offers a truly “individualized” outlook and unique system that emphasizes building a strong aerobic base for increased fat burning, weight loss, sustained energy, and a healthy immune system. Good nutrition and stress reduction are also key to this commonsense, big-picture approach. In addition, Dr. Maffetone dispels many of the commonly held myths that linger in participatory sports—and which adversely impact performance—and explains the “truths” about endurance, such as:
If you are looking to increase your endurance and maximize your athletic potential, The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing is your one-stop guide to training and racing effectively. |
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Training Your Brain Muscles and Metabolism | |
Developing Maximum Aerobic FunctionHow to | |
The Maximum Aerobic Function MAF TestGetting the Most from Your Body in Training and Racing | |
Warming Up and Cooling DownThe Two Key Critical Elements of Every Workout | |
Other Aerobic and Anaerobic Training Methods | |
Eating and Drinking Your Way to Better Endurance The Role of Ergogenics | |
Phytonutrients and Going OrganicEat Your Vegetables and Fruits | |
Dietary SupplementsBeware of What You Put in Your Body | |
Taking Good Care of Your Liver and KidneysDetox and pH Balance | |
The Training TableHealthy Recipes Shopping Guidelines and Cooking Tips | |
SECTION III | |
The Importance of SelfCare and Injury Prevention | |
Anatomy of an InjuryPhysical Chemical and Mental | |
Training StressThe Good the Bad and the Ugly | |
The Overtraining Syndrome | |
Personalize Your TrainingLess Often Means Success | |
CompetitionGetting Ready for Race | |
Training at AltitudeOutdoor and Indoor Benefits | |
SECTION II | |
Diet Nutrition and EnergyAn Introduction | |
The GutIntestinal Digestion and Absorption of Nutrients | |
Carbohydrates and Taking the TwoWeek Test | |
The Power of ProteinGoing Way Beyond Building Muscles | |
Dietary FatsOptimal Health and Recovery and Avoiding Injuries | |
Water and ElectrolytesCritical Ingredients for Endurance | |
Rehabilitating and SelfAssessing Your Physical Injury | |
Muscle Balance and Imbalance | |
The Pain Game and How to Control | |
Fit but UnhealthyWhy Death Is the Ultimate Injury and Measures to Prevent | |
Building a Better Athletic Brain | |
Burning Off Body Fat and Other Weighty Issues Chapter 30 Feet FirstUnderstanding the Bodys Structural Foundation | |
Fixing Your Feet Starts with the Right Shoes | |
The SunVitamin D and Athletic Performance | |
Measuring Your Fitness and Health | |
Finding a HealthCare Professional | |
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