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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Ulysses Press
ISBN-10
1937715264
ISBN-13
9781937715267
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201640784
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Publication Name
Fast after 50 : How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life
Language
English
Subject
Cycling, Triathlon, General, Physiology
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Sports & Recreation, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-004595
Reviews
"Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." -- Bicycling magazine "One of the most trusted coaches in triathlon." -- LAVA magazine "Years of active multisport coaching have proven that Joe Friel has an unprecedented understanding of endurance sports...Joe's professional approach and practical understanding of sports physiology has helped many endurance athletes of all abilities reach their full athletic potential." -- Simon Lessing, 5-time Triathlon World Champion "Joe Friel's wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding and he has a wonderful way of sharing that knowledge with all athletes from beginners to elite professionals."-- Siri Lindley, elite triathlon coach and ITU Triathlon World Champion, "Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." -- Bicycling magazine "One of the most trusted coaches in the sport." -- LAVA magazine "Years of active multisport coaching have proven that Joe Friel has an unprecedented understanding of endurance sports...Joe's professional approach and practical understanding of sports physiology has helped many endurance athletes of all abilities reach their full athletic potential." -- Simon Lessing, 5-time Triathlon World Champion "Joe Friel's wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding and he has a wonderful way of sharing that knowledge with all athletes from beginners to elite professionals."-- Siri Lindley, Triathlon World Champion, "Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." -- Bicycling magazine "One of the most trusted coaches in triathlon." -- LAVA magazine "Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports. You can, in fact, be fast after 50." -- Outside magazine "Read Fast After 50 to learn more about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how you can be a competitive endurance athlete as you get older." -- Triathlete magazine "For those who are accepting that growing older means slower and less, Fast After 50 might change your mindset and give you a new lease on life...The book offers a smart approach to warding off the effects of age. It contains much that will put your mind at rest and much more than will inspire you to work out with more vigor and confidence." -- Athletics Weekly "Athletes bent on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ...Friel's book is jam-packed with sound advice that would benefit younger athletes as well... Fast After 50 is a gold mine of accessible info for all athletes and possibly the newest bible for the aging athlete." -- Canadian Running "Cyclists set on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ." -- Canadian Cycling magazine "The aging process is something none of us can avoid, but with the help of Joe Friel and his book Fast After 50 we might be able to fight off the degeneration or at least understand the process." -- Pezcyclingnews.com, 'eoeJoe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S.'e� 'e" Bicycling magazine 'eoeOne of the most trusted coaches in the sport.'e� 'e" LAVA magazine 'eoeYears of active multisport coaching have proven that Joe Friel has an unprecedented understanding of endurance sports'e¦Joe'e(tm)s professional approach and practical understanding of sports physiology has helped many endurance athletes of all abilities reach their full athletic potential.'e� 'e" Simon Lessing, 5-time Triathlon World Champion 'eoeJoe Friel'e(tm)s wealth of knowledge in triathlon is astounding and he has a wonderful way of sharing that knowledge with all athletes from beginners to elite professionals.'e�'e" Siri Lindley, Triathlon World Champion, "Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." 'e" Bicycling magazine 'eoeFast After 50 is the best of this year'e(tm)s batch of practical books on science and performance. A great overview of the science of endurance training for anyone, but particularly focused on how to adapt as you get older. Solid advice, clearly presented.'e� 'e" Runner'e(tm)s World "One of the most trusted coaches in triathlon." 'e" LAVA magazine "Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports. You can, in fact, be fast after 50." 'e" Outside magazine "Read Fast After 50 to learn more about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how you can be a competitive endurance athlete as you get older." 'e" Triathlete magazine "For those who are accepting that growing older means slower and less, Fast After 50 might change your mindset and give you a new lease on life'e¦The book offers a smart approach to warding off the effects of age. It contains much that will put your mind at rest and much more than will inspire you to work out with more vigor and confidence." 'e" Athletics Weekly "Athletes bent on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 'e¦Friel's book is jam-packed with sound advice that would benefit younger athletes as well'e¦ Fast After 50 is a gold mine of accessible info for all athletes and possibly the newest bible for the aging athlete." 'e" Canadian Running "Cyclists set on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ." 'e" Canadian Cycling magazine "The aging process is something none of us can avoid, but with the help of Joe Friel and his book Fast After 50 we might be able to fight off the degeneration or at least understand the process." 'e" Pezcyclingnews.com, "Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." -- Bicycling magazine "One of the most trusted coaches in triathlon." -- LAVA magazine "Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports. You can, in fact, be fast after 50." -- Outside magazine "Read Fast After 50 to learn more about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how you can be a competitive endurance athlete as you get older." -- Triathlete magazine "For those who are accepting that growing older means slower and less, Fast After 50 might change your mindset and give you a new lease on life" ¦The book offers a smart approach to warding off the effects of age. It contains much that will put your mind at rest and much more than will inspire you to work out with more vigor and confidence." -- Athletics Weekly "Athletes bent on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 " ¦Friel's book is jam-packed with sound advice that would benefit younger athletes as well" ¦ Fast After 50 is a gold mine of accessible info for all athletes and possibly the newest bible for the aging athlete." -- Canadian Running "Cyclists set on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ." -- Canadian Cycling magazine "The aging process is something none of us can avoid, but with the help of Joe Friel and his book Fast After 50 we might be able to fight off the degeneration or at least understand the process." -- Pezcyclingnews.com, "Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." -- Bicycling magazine "Fast After 50 is the best of this year's batch of practical books on science and performance. A great overview of the science of endurance training for anyone, but particularly focused on how to adapt as you get older. Solid advice, clearly presented." -- Runner's World "One of the most trusted coaches in triathlon." -- LAVA magazine "Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports. You can, in fact, be fast after 50." -- Outside magazine "Read Fast After 50 to learn more about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how you can be a competitive endurance athlete as you get older." -- Triathlete magazine "For those who are accepting that growing older means slower and less, Fast After 50 might change your mindset and give you a new lease on life...The book offers a smart approach to warding off the effects of age. It contains much that will put your mind at rest and much more than will inspire you to work out with more vigor and confidence." -- Athletics Weekly "Athletes bent on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ...Friel's book is jam-packed with sound advice that would benefit younger athletes as well... Fast After 50 is a gold mine of accessible info for all athletes and possibly the newest bible for the aging athlete." -- Canadian Running "Cyclists set on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ." -- Canadian Cycling magazine "The aging process is something none of us can avoid, but with the help of Joe Friel and his book Fast After 50 we might be able to fight off the degeneration or at least understand the process." -- Pezcyclingnews.com, "Joe Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the U.S." -- Bicycling magazine " Fast After 50 is the best of this year's batch of practical books on science and performance. A great overview of the science of endurance training for anyone, but particularly focused on how to adapt as you get older. Solid advice, clearly presented." -- Runner's World "One of the most trusted coaches in triathlon." -- LAVA magazine "Joe Friel is one of the world's foremost experts on endurance sports. You can, in fact, be fast after 50." -- Outside magazine "Read Fast After 50 to learn more about the effects of aging on athletic performance and how you can be a competitive endurance athlete as you get older." -- Triathlete magazine "To say that Joe Friel knows a thing or two about how to ride a bicycle and stay fast would be a severe understatement...And with his firsthand knowledge as a 50-plus athlete, he has published Fast After 50 which continues to be a boon for the many cyclists looking to stay fit as they age." -- Road Bike Action "For those who are accepting that growing older means slower and less, Fast After 50 might change your mindset and give you a new lease on life...The book offers a smart approach to warding off the effects of age. It contains much that will put your mind at rest and much more than will inspire you to work out with more vigor and confidence." -- Athletics Weekly "Athletes bent on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50 ...Friel's book is jam-packed with sound advice that would benefit younger athletes as well... Fast After 50 is a gold mine of accessible info for all athletes and possibly the newest bible for the aging athlete." -- Canadian Running "Cyclists set on defying the aging process will want to get their hands on Joe Friel's Fast After 50." -- Canadian Cycling magazine "The aging process is something none of us can avoid, but with the help of Joe Friel and his book Fast After 50 we might be able to fight off the degeneration or at least understand the process." -- Pezcyclingnews.com
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
613.7/10844
Table Of Content
Prologue Part 1: Older Slower Fatter? 1 The Aging Myth 2 The Ageless Athlete 3 Over the Hill Part 2: Faster Stronger Leaner 4 The High-Performance Senior Athlete 5 Training Basics 6 Advanced Training 7 Rest and Recovery 8 Body Fat Epilogue Acknowledgments Appendix A: Workout Guidelines for Senior Athletes Appendix B: Field Tests for Senior Athletes Appendix C: Measuring Intensity Notes About the Contributors Index About the Author
Synopsis
Fast After 50 is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay fast for years to come. For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel -- America's leading endurance sports coach -- shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past age 50 with a smart approach for athletes to ward off the effects of age. Friel shows athletes how to extend their racing careers for decades -- and race to win. Fast After 50 presents guidelines for high-intensity workouts, focused strength training, recovery, crosstraining, and nutrition for high performance: How the body's response to training changes with age, how to adapt your training plan, and how to avoid overtraining How to shed body fat and regain muscle density How to create a progressive plan for training, rest, recovery, and competition Workout guidelines, field tests, and intensity measurement In Fast After 50, Joe Friel shows athletes that age is just a number -- and race results are the only numbers that count. With contributions from: Mark Allen, Gale Bernhardt, Amby Burfoot, Dr. Larry Creswell, John Howard, Dr. Tim Noakes, Ned Overend, Dr. John Post, Dr. Andrew Pruitt, and Lisa Rainsberger., Faster, Stronger, Leaner--at any age! Fast After 50 is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay fast for years to come. For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, rowers, and skiers, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel--America's leading endurance sports coach--shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past age 50. In his groundbreaking book Fast After 50 , Friel offers a smart approach for athletes to ward off the effects of age. Friel shows athletes how to extend their racing careers for decades--and race to win. Fast After 50 offers guidelines for high-intensity workouts, focused strength training, recovery, crosstraining, and nutrition for high performance. Friel tackles such topics as: What the science says about the senior athlete's performance, training, and lifestyle How the body's response to training changes with age, how to adapt your training plan, and how to avoid overtraining How to shed body fat and regain muscle density The importance of strength training and aerobic capacity as we age How to create a progressive plan for training, rest, recovery, and competition Workout guidelines, field tests, and intensity measurement to ensure the right exercise regimen for you In Fast After 50 , Joe Friel shows athletes that age is just a number--and race results are the only numbers that count. With contributions from: Mark Allen, Gale Bernhardt, Amby Burfoot, Dr. Larry Creswell, John Howard, Dr. Tim Noakes, Ned Overend, Dr. John Post, Dr. Andrew Pruitt, and Lisa Rainsberger., Fast After 50 is for every endurance athlete who wants to stay fast for years to come. For runners, cyclists, triathletes, swimmers, and cross-country skiers, getting older doesn't have to mean getting slower. Drawing from the most current research on aging and sports performance, Joe Friel--America's leading endurance sports coach--shows how athletes can race strong and stay healthy well past age 50. In his groundbreaking book Fast After 50 , Friel offers a smart approach for athletes to ward off the effects of age. Friel shows athletes how to extend their racing careers for decades--and race to win. Fast After 50 presents guidelines for high-intensity workouts, focused strength training, recovery, crosstraining, and nutrition for high performance: How the body's response to training changes with age, how to adapt your training plan, and how to avoid overtraining How to shed body fat and regain muscle density How to create a progressive plan for training, rest, recovery, and competition Workout guidelines, field tests, and intensity measurement In Fast After 50 , Joe Friel shows athletes that age is just a number--and race results are the only numbers that count. With contributions from: Mark Allen, Gale Bernhardt, Amby Burfoot, Dr. Larry Creswell, John Howard, Dr. Tim Noakes, Ned Overend, Dr. John Post, Dr. Andrew Pruitt, and Lisa Rainsberger.
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