Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

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Ever dream of being an elite endurance athlete and competing in races like Hawaii's Ironman? Professional athletes are not the only people who have the ability to attain superior athletic accomplishments. Every season tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the absolute limits. The standard Ironman competition is a true test: a 2.4-mile open-water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike leg, and a 26.2-mile marathon run. Sought-after multisport coach, Don Fink assures readers that the challenge is not too difficult, the dream is not impossible. His time-efficient training methods have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams. Be Iron-Fit provides practical training information in a step-by-step, enjoyable way so that even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning. Included in this revolutionary guide is information on: - The essential workouts - The training cycle- Core training - 12-week training programs - Effective time management - The principle of gradual adaptation - Effective heart-rate training - Preparing with training races - Proper technique - Equipment tips - Race and pre-race strategies - Mental training - Effective goal setting and race selection- Nutrition - And much more With the proper preparation and training techniques explained here, virtually anyone can attain supreme fitness. Copyright Contents 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. 30-Week IronFit Training Programs Chapter 8. Flexibility and Strength Training Chapter 9. Core and Functional Strength Training Chapter 10. Preparing with Training Races Chapter 11. Technique Chapter 12. Mastering Transitions Chapter 13. Equipment Tips Chapter 14. Race and Pre-Race Strategies Chapter 15. Mental Training Chapter 16. Effective Goal Setting and Race Selection Chapter 17. Maintaining Good Health Chapter 18. Healthy Eating for Endurance Athletes Chapter 19. Recovery, Maintenance Training, and Beyond Appendices A. Suggested Reading B. Resources C. Selected Iron-Distance Race Links D. Additional Maximum Heart Rate Estimation Formula About the Author