The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training : Over 100 Exercises and 28 Workouts for Conquer any QCR

Scaling walls, crawling through mud, climbing ropes, and sprinting across rugged terrain. Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and it’s gaining popularity around the world. The sport is grueling, demanding, and intensely satisfying if you prepare, train, and know what to expect. Only __The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training__ can ensure you will be ready. Authored by David Magida, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness and member of the Spartan Race pro team, and Melissa Rodriguez, former contributing editor for __Mud & Obstacle__ magazine, this in-depth guide breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges. Most important, it presents the tools and the plan to prepare—physically and mentally—for the unforgettable adventure that awaits. Inside you’ll find 80 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 30 workouts you can immediately start to use. You’ll also find advice on conquering course challenges, preventing injuries, and selecting events and mental strategies for focusing, concentrating, and overcoming fear. Through experience and expertise, Magida and Rodriguez have created the most complete, accessible, and effective guide to the sport. Whether you’re competing for your first or your hundredth event, preparation and confidence are key. With __The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training__, you’ll conquer every challenge. Scaling walls, crawling through mud, climbing ropes, and sprinting across rugged terrain. Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and it's gaining popularity around the world. The sport is grueling, demanding, and intensely satisfying if you prepare, train, and know what to expect. Only The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training can ensure you will be ready. Authored by David Magida, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness and member of the Spartan Race pro team, and Melissa Rodriguez, former contributing editor for Mud & Obstacle magazine, this in-depth guide breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges. Most important, it presents the tools and the plan to prepare—physically and mentally—for the unforgettable adventure that awaits. Inside you'll find 100 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 28 workouts you can immediately start to use. You'll also find advice on conquering course challenges, preventing injuries, and selecting events and mental strategies for focusing, concentrating, and overcoming fear. Through experience and expertise, Magida and Rodriguez have created the most complete, accessible, and effective guide to the sport. Whether you're competing for your first or your hundredth event, preparation and confidence are key. With The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training, you'll conquer every challenge. Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Exercise and Obstacle Finder -- Preface -- Part I: Basics of Obstacle Racing -- Chapter 1: Benefits of Obstacle Racing -- Chapter 2: Training Your Body -- Chapter 3: Gear Recommendations -- Chapter 4: Fueling for Training and Racing -- Part II: Obstacle Race Training Exercises -- Chapter 5: Knowing the Obstacles and Challenges -- Chapter 6: Endurance -- Chapter 7: Mobility and Balance -- Capter 8: Power and Strength -- Chapter 9: Grip Strength -- Part III: Workouts and Training Plans -- Chapter 10: Workouts -- Chapter 11: Training Plans Content: Basics of obstacle racing. Benefits of obstacle racing -- Training your body -- Gear recommendations -- Fueling for training and racing -- Obstacle race training exercises. Knowing the obstacles and challenges -- Endurance -- Mobility and balance -- Power and strength -- Grip strength -- Workouts and training plans. Workouts -- Training plans -- Preparing for your race. Choosing the right race -- Injury prevention and management -- Mental training and preparation -- Countdown to race day. This in-depth guide breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges. Most important, it presents the tools and the plan to prepare- physically and mentally- for the unforgettable adventure that awaits. It has over 100 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 28 workouts you can immediately start to use.--[Source inconnue]