Fitness Cycling (Fitness Spectrum) - Softcover

Barry, Dede Demet; Barry, Michael; Sovndal, Shannon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0736063641 ISBN 13: 9780736063647

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers, 2006

Synopsis

188 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.

About this title

Review:

""This book should be added to every cyclist's library. Understand why and how to use your time wisely to improve your cycling--whether for fun, fitness, or performance."" Connie Carpenter Olympic Gold Medalist, 1984 Women's Individual Road Race "Dede's savvy training knowledge and technical skills, Michael's experience on the professional tour, and Shannon's physiological expertise and cycling background make this the perfect trio to provide training advice, workouts, and season-long programs in a way that will help beginners and more advanced cyclists make the most of their time on the bike." Jim Miller, Head Coach U.S. Olympic Women's Road Cycling Team, 2004 """Fitness Cycling "is the ideal book for most cyclists learning to get fit and get the most out of their body. Michael, Dede and Shannon offer the cyclist a rare combination of competitive experience and medical/scientific expertise."" Tom Danielson Discovery Channel Cycling Team ""A rare opportunity for the beginner to the advanced cyclist to learn the tricks of the trade from a dream combination of resources. From Dede's phenomenal cycling career, to Michael's professionalism and Shannon's expertise," Fitness Cycling "offers the wisdom and insight that will allow goals to transform into realities."" Clara Hughes 5-time Olympic Medalist in Multiple Sports Cycling: Double Bronze, 1996; Speed Skating: Gold & Silver, 2006; Bronze, 2002

About the Author:

Dede Demet Barry raced professionally and was a member of the US cycling team for 15 years. She won three World Championship medals, two Pan-American Games gold medals, two World Cup victories and six national titles before winning a silver medal in the 2004 Olympic Games. Michael Barry has been a member of Lance Armstrong's cycling team since 2001. Barry has one stage win to his credit in the 2005 Tour of Austria and two overall top 10 finishes at the 2004 Tour of Denmark (sixth) and 2004 Championship Zurich World Cup (seventh). Barry earned a spot on the 1996 Canadian Olympic team and has been racing professionally since 1998. Shannon Sovndal owns Thrive Health and Fitness Medicine, a company whose team of medical doctors, exercise physiologists and athletes provide clients with either a complete health programme or a focused, goal-driven exercise training programme. During his medical training, he focused much of his time on exercise physiology and the science behind proper training. Dr Sovndal raced road bikes in the US and won the California/Nevada District Championship, as well as many other road races.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0736063641
• ISBN 13: 9780736063647
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200