Mountain bike training for all levels of performance ; [training schedules for the whole year, optimized training management, strength & mental training

Mountain Bike Training provides well founded instructions for mountain bike training while always taking discipline-specific criteria into account. All fundamental fields of training methodology are presented in a differentiated and well-arranged way including aspects of heart frequency-oriented training and periodization of training in different seasons. This book is a solid introduction to mountain bike training that is based on training science foundations and discipline-specific features (e.g., cross-country and marathon). Details and overviews of all basic areas of training methodology are presented: aspects of heart-rate-oriented training, periodization of training into different phases and advice on how to plan and evaluate your own training diary. Information and suggestions on strength training and stretching are accompanied by tips on optimal and performance-enhancing nutrition. The book finishes with descriptions of technique and mental training. This books provides well founded instructions for mountain bike training while always taking discipline-specific criteria into account. All fundamental fields of training methodology are presented in a differentiated and well-arranged way including aspects of heart frequency-oriented training and periodization of training in different seasons.