The Athlete's Way: Sweat and the Biology of Bliss - Hardcover

Bergland, Christopher

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312355866 ISBN 13: 9780312355869

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2007

Synopsis

A world-class triathlete introduces his innovative new fitness program that blends positive psychology, neurobiological research, and behavior modification to transform the way people think and feel about exercise while incorporating cardio workouts, strength training, stretching, nutrition, and sleep. 15,000 first printing.

About this title

About the Author:

Christopher Bergland is a Manhattan-based world-class endurance athlete. He holds a Guiness World Record for treadmill running (153.76 miles in 24 hours) and has won the longest nonstop triathalon in the world three times. He completed The Triple Ironman, a 7.2 mile swim, 336-mile bike, followed by a 78.6-mile run (done consecutively) in a record breaking time of 38 hours and 46 minutes. He directs the triathalon program at Chelsea Piers and has been sponsered by Kiehl's since 1996. He has been featured in dozens of TV, magazine, and newspaper articles including CNN, PBS, ABC, CBS, Fox, Men's Journal, ESPN magazine, and the L.A. Times. He currently runs a Speciality Sporting goods shop in New York City called "JackRabbit Sports."

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312355866
• ISBN 13: 9780312355869
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 353