Be IronFit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

Description

The third edition of the best Ironman triathlon training book in the market, this updated volume contains time-efficient training methods that have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams—from beginners to experienced competitors. This edition contains all new training plans, new swim sessions, new athlete profiles, and state-of-the-art flexibility and core strength regimens. Be Iron Fit contains: * The essential workouts with exercise photography * The training cycle * Core training * 30-week training programs * Effective time management * The principle of gradual adaptation * Effective heart-rate training * Proper technique * Equipment tips * Race and pre-race strategies * Mental training * Effective goal setting and race selection * Nutrition * And much more. Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1.The IronFit Dream Chapter 2.Effective Time Management Chapter 3.The Essential Workouts Chapter 4.The Training Cycle Chapter 5.The Principle of Gradual Adaptation Chapter 6.Effective Heart Rate Training Chapter 7.Thirty-Week IronFit Training Programs Chapter 8.Warm-up, Flexibility, and Core and Strength Training Chapter 9.Preparing with Training Races Chapter 10.Technique Chapter 11.Mastering Transitions Chapter 12.Equipment Tips Chapter 13.Race and Pre-Race Strategies Chapter 14.Mental Training Chapter 15.Effective Goal Setting and Race Selection Chapter 16.Healthy Eating for Endurance Athletes Chapter 17.Recovery, Maintenance Training, and Beyond Appendices A. Suggested Reading B. Suggested Websites About the Author