Cyclosportives, or sportives as they are usually known, are the cycling equivalent of marathons. They often last over seven hours and are ridden over distances in excess of 100 miles. If they are to compete successfully, serious sportive riders require a high level of physical fitness, mental strength and focus, good bike-handling skills and the ability to commit themselves to a stringent programme of training and preparation.Written by two accomplished and experienced sportive competitors...

Zero in on specific trouble spotsTone your body, add cardio to your workout, and look great!Need to tone up in a hurry? This safe, sensible exercise program delivers fast results while targeting your trouble spots in quick ten-minute sessions.Discover how toGet motivated to exerciseTarget specific musclesCreate an interactive workout

A fascinating and funny investigation into cyclists' incessant pursuit of speed by one of the sport's top professionals.For professional cyclists, going faster and winning are, of course, closely related. Yet surprisingly, for many, a desire to go faster is much more important than a desire to win. Someone who wants to go faster will work at the details and take small steps rather than focusing on winning. Winning just happens when you do everything right – it's th...

One of the great thing about cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats is that it is a big, bold and ambitious challenge that everybody can understand (which helps if for your trying to raise sponsorship for charity) and that most people can achieve if they spend the right amount of time on the ride for their level of riding ability. The concept of cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats is quite simple, get on your bike at one end of the country and ride to the other end. That is why it is...

Olympian Jeff Galloway has worked with tens of thousands of runners in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. By using his run-walk-run method, most are able to enjoy running with fewer aches and pains. At the age of 60, Jeff reports no injuries in 27 years. This book explains how to achieve this, how to stay motivated, and increase the enjoyment.

The Guide To Running: A Complete Training Book For 5k & 10k Runners is written for the beginning and intermediate athlete.  The book uses text, images, tables, diagrams, video, and reference material to explain and teach a variety of concepts such as selecting essential equipment, types of training, 23 weeks of scheduled workouts, proper diet & nutrition, correct running form, developing racing strategy, practicing mental preparation, injury causes & prevention, as well a...

Thank you for your interest in the for beginners series.The for beginners series is a series of books aimed and designed for beginners. As such the books are more like booklets in that they are short but made so that they could be easily digested, easy to understand and easy to apply. The goal is for you to take action. The only way that any book or booklet would help you is if you take action.This one in particular, looks at learning how to get your body in shape using TRX...

Chris Carmichael has trained many of the world's best cyclists, and now he offers his invaluable training tips, cutting-edge workout programs, and state-of-the-art exercises to help readers find their ultimate ride. In this book, he gives riders of all abilities an insider's guide to getting fitter, faster, and on to the champion's platform.With photographs and illustrated exercises, The Ultimate Ride helps build a strong foundation for incremental leaps in fitness...

Swimming is one of the most beneficial and refreshing ways to exercise. However, many swimmers miss the greatest benefits of the sport. These swimmers train by swimming continuously for an allotted time or for a specified distance. By organizing and structuring their time in the pool, swimmers can greatly increase the benefits and enjoyment they derive from their workouts. Swimming for Fitness is a complete guide to developing a swimming program. Topics include goal setting, choos...

Do you want to run a marathon?If you're serious about achieving your dream goal of running your first marathon without turning your whole world upside down preparing for it, then this new book by top UK personal trainer - Jago Holmes is the one for you.The book is called: "Marathon Training Secrets - A Step By Step Guide To Running Your First Marathon"But unlike most books about running, this one is for people who don't necessarily want to live, eat and breathe the ...

In this sixth book of The Now What? Fitness Series, certified personal fitness trainer Linda Burke delves into working out at home."The Media often leaves you confused, ill-informed, or even worse: completely scammed or lied to with offers of quick fixes, magic potions, or crazy contraptions promising unrealistic results," cautions Burke. "With obesity rates higher than they've ever been, and aging baby-boomers growing more concerned than ever with their health, it's high time some...

The complete program for building and maintaining a well-conditioned, excellently proportioned body -- for a lifetime of fitness and health.In Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men, legendary athlete Arnold Schwarzenegger shows you how to achieve the best physical condition of your life. For every man, at every age, Arnold outlines a step-by-step program of excercise, skillfully combining weight training and aerobic conditioning. The result -- total cardiovascular and muscular fit...