Base Building for Cyclists: A New Foundation for Endurance and Performance
Cyclists of any age, experience, skill, and talent level can reach their full potential as both athlete and individual by training their bodies and minds for athletic competition. Ultrafit coach Thomas Chapple shows how with this practical guide. Based on the idea that success depends on the extent to which cyclists build their foundation of aerobic fitness, or their "base," for the road ahead, the book explains step-by-step how to build a bigger aerobic engine, work up to higher volumes, and...
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Cyclists of any age, experience, skill, and talent level can reach their full potential as both athlete and individual by training their bodies and minds for athletic competition. Ultrafit coach Thomas Chapple shows how with this practical guide. Based on the idea that success depends on the extent to which cyclists build their foundation of aerobic fitness, or their "base," for the road ahead, the book explains step-by-step how to build a bigger aerobic engine, work up to higher volumes, and make significant improvements in strength, endurance, and speed.
Foreword Joe Friel ixIntroduction xiThe Cyclist's EngineEnergy Sources 3Energy Delivery 11Weight and Health Management 25Diagnosing the EngineFitness Assessment 37Training Zones 67Fitness Elements 73Planning Your Training YearMeasuring Training Load 97Training Plan 111Training Blocks 131Daily Training Log 139Building a Stronger EngineEndurance 149Strength 189Efficiency 211Training the Mind for Competition 243Advanced Fitness Elements 253Resources 259Performance Testing Guidelines 263Sample Base Training Plans 267List of Abbreviations and Acronyms 287Glossary 289Index 293About the Author 304
