Fitness Cycling

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Whether you're a serious cyclist or simply ride for fun and fitness, you'll find >Fitness Cycling> an invaluable training companion. It contains 56 easy-to-use, color-coded cycling workouts (45 on-the-road and 11 indoor) that will add variety to your exercise routine, plus instructions for using the workouts to set up a cycling program that's right for you.Written by Chris Carmichael and Edmund Burke, two of the world's foremost cycling authorities, >Fitness Cycling> is part of the Fitness Spectrum Series-a new collection of books from Human Kinetics that offer fitness enthusiasts and sport participants of all backgrounds a practical and flexible approach to training.Part I gives you the information you need to start your training program. You'll learn how to:- select the bicycle, equipment, and apparel you need;- determine your overall fitness level as well as your cycling fitness status;- employ proper riding technique and positioning on the bicycle; and- perform effective warm-up and cool-down exercises.Part II is the centerpiece of >Fitness Cycling>. This section contains complete descriptions of 56 effective cycling workouts that range from low to high intensity. The workouts are distributed across six color-coded zones according to their level of difficulty-green workouts are the easiest, red workouts the hardest. Although the zones and workouts progress in difficulty, you don't have to use them sequentially. You can maximize your benefits and your enjoyment by choosing the workouts that best fit your goals and abilities.The detailed description of each workout covers warm-up, stretching, what type of terrain to cover, how briskly to pedal, distance, target heart rate and how long to maintain it, and how many calories you can expect to burn.If you'd like to use the workouts in a more structured way, Part III shows you how to combine them into a training program. The book provides six sample cycling programs based on fitness level, training goals, and desired training distance. You can use these samples as they are, modify them, or design a custom-made program that's ideally suited to your needs. A training log is also provided to help you track your progress.Take the guesswork and boredom out of your exercise sessions with >Fitness Cycling>. The book will add variety to your workouts and help you achieve your cycling and fitness goals.