Ironfit - Strength Training and Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Time Efficient Training Secrets for Breakthrough Fitness

Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming) and levels from beginner to advanced. For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will complement any other training regimen an athlete follows. Written without confusing jargon, IronFit & reg; Stregth Training & hellip; provides concise and easy-to-follow information. Don and Melanie Fink of IronFit & reg; have coached hundreds of athletes over several decades at all levels, from weekend warriors to world champions. Their innovative approaches to strength training and nutrition not only complement an athlete & rsquo;s sport-specific training, but they do so in the most time-efficient and enjoyable way possible. Multi-sport and multi-leveled, this book provides 27 specific program schedules & ndash; 9 sports and 3 levels each to give readers: 1) A progressive strength and core training program for their specific sport and level. 2) A mind and body preparation program to maximize benefits. 3) A traveling strength and core program for travel with little or no equipment. 4) A fueling and hydration routine to maximize performance before, during, and after competition. 5) A healthy eating and lifestyle plan

Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming) and levels from beginner to advanced.  For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will complement any other training regimen an athlete follows. Written without confusing jargon, IronFit® Stregth Training... provides concise and easy-to-follow information.

Don and Melanie Fink of IronFit® have coached hundreds of athletes over several decades at all levels, from weekend warriors to world champions. Their innovative approaches to strength training and nutrition not only complement an athlete’s sport-specific training, but they do so in the most time-efficient and enjoyable way possible. Multi-sport and multi-leveled, this book provides 27 specific program schedules – 9 sports and 3 levels each to give readers: 1) A progressive strength and core training program for their specific sport and level. 2) A mind and body preparation program to maximize benefits. 3) A traveling strength and core program for travel with little or no equipment.  4) A fueling and hydration routine to maximize performance before, during, and after competition. 5) A healthy eating and lifestyle plan.

Contents Copyright Introduction Chapter 1: The Power of Functional Strength and Core Training Chapter 2: Start Off on the Right Foot: Mind and Body Preparation Chapter 3: The Optimal Strength- and Core-Training Program for You The Fink Five Long-Course Triathlete (Half-Iron to Ultra Distance) Short-Course Triathlete (Sprint to Olympic Distance) Runners—Road Racer (5K to Full Marathon) Runners—Ultra Distance (50K to 100 Miles) Distance Cyclist Swimmers—Distance and Open Water Cross-Country Skier Duathlete Adventure Racer Special Travel Program Chapter 4: Drop the Excuses: Just Get Lean Chapter 5: Your Optimal Healthy Eating Plan Plan 1500: 1,500 Balanced-Calorie Plan Plan 1750: 1,750 Balanced-Calorie Plan Plan 2000: 2,000 Balanced-Calorie Plan Plan 2250: 2,250 Balanced-Calorie Plan Plan 2500: 2,500 Balanced-Calorie Plan Chapter 6: Winning Hydration for Endurance Athletes Chapter 7: Powerful Fueling for Endurance Athletes Chapter 8: Fueling and Hydration Plans for Training and Competition Chapter 9: Make IronFit Strength Training and Nutrition Work for You Acknowledgments Glossary Suggested Reading About the Authors Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming, even cross-country skiing) and levels from beginner to advanced. For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will complement any other training regimen an athlete follows. Written without confusing jargon, IronFit® Stregth Training ... provides concise and easy-to-follow information. Multi-sport and multi-leveled, this book provides 27 specific program Fully illustrated with depictions of proper exercise technique, this book contains exciting strength training programs based on sport (e.g., triathlon, running, cycling, swimming) and levels from beginner to advanced. For the marathon runner, triathlete, duathlete, distance swimmer, or cyclist, these programs will complement any other training regimen an athlete follows. Written without confusing jargon, IronFit® Strength Training & provides concise and easy-to-follow information