Keep on running : the science of training and performance
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Keep on running : the science of training and performance
John Wiley & Sons, c1994
- : cloth
- : paper
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Includes bibliography (p. [415]-426) and index
Description and Table of Contents
- Volume
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: cloth ISBN 9780471943136
Description
The realms of biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and psychology are made accessible to the athlete in a text which has been written for anyone wishing information on the scientific basis of athletic training and performance. The authors have produced an up-to-date and readily comprehensible work that should appeal to athletes at any stage of their careers, as well as coaches and physicians. It is also intended to help students of sports science, in particular those who do not have a strong background in science. Features include high carbohydrate recipe suggestions for athletes, practical training schedules and a comprehensive bibliography.
Table of Contents
- Running In
- Muscles and Movement
- Energy Matters
- Filling Up the Fuel Tanks
- Fuel Management
- When the Running Has to Stop
- Maintaining the Supply Lines
- The Female Runner
- Theory in Practice
- The Mind and Performance
- Food for Fitness
- When Running Goes Wrong
- Dying to Win: Drugs and the Athlete
- Tulloh's Training Schedules
- Advice for Female Runners
- Psychological Self-assessment and Training
- Planning Your Diet
- Noakes' Advice on Injuries and on Running Shoes
- Drugs to Avoid.
- Volume
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: paper ISBN 9780471943143
Description
Written for anyone who wishes to understand more about the scientific basis of athletic training and performance. Biochemistry, nutrition, physiology and psychology are all included. Intended to help sports science students, especially those who do not have a strong background in science. Appealing to athletes at any stage of their career, it is also helpful to coaches and physicians. Features high carbohydrate recipe suggestions, practical training schedules and a comprehensive bibliography.
Table of Contents
Running In.
Muscles and Movement.
Energy Matters.
Filling Up the Fuel Tanks.
Fuel Management.
When the Running Has to Stop.
Maintaining the Supply Lines.
The Female Runner.
Theory in Practice.
The Mind and Performance.
Food for Fitness.
When Running Goes Wrong.
Dying to Win: Drugs and the Athlete.
Tulloh's Training Schedules.
Advice for Female Runners.
Psychological Self-Assessment and Training.
Planning Your Diet.
Noake's Advice on Injuries and on Running Shoes.
Drugs to Avoid.
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