The Outdoor Athlete
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Description
The Outdoor Athlete
Authors: Courtenay Schurman and Doug Schurman
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Take your outdoor experience to the next level. The Outdoor Athlete will prepare you for adventure with performance training programs designed to maximize outdoor enjoyment.
Whether increasing upper body strength for an upcoming climb, or building endurance for a multi-day hike, The Outdoor Athlete will make sure you are ready.
Authors Courtenay and Doug Schurman use their extensive outdoor and training expertise to provide detailed conditioning programs developed for the unique demands of 16 activities, including:
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BOOK EXCERPTS
Read an excerpt from the book regarding the relative importance of Sport-Specific Components.
Read an excerpt from the book regarding Nutrition and individual variances.
Read an excerpt from the book regarding Weather and Environmental issues.
With coverage of nutritional requirements and environmental demands, The Outdoor Athlete is the most comprehensive resource available for outdoor adventure seekers. If you love the outdoors, you need The Outdoor Athlete.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PART I Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6PART II Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13PART III Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 |
FOUNDATION FOR OUTDOOR FITNESS Principles of Training Assessing and Applying Intensity Levels Increasing Endurance Maximizing Strength Fueling for Outdoor Pursuits Overcoming Environmental ChallengesCONDITIONING FOR SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES Trekking Mountaineering Climbing Trail Running Mountain Biking Paddling Backcountry, Cross-Country Skiing and SnowshoeingEXERCISES FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE Flexibility and Mobility (15 Exercises) Core Stability and Balance (22 Exercises) |
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