Strength Training for Triathletes

by Patrick S. Hagerman

Book Overview

Stronger muscles last longer. Stronger triathletes bring more power, speed, lean mass, and muscular endurance to race day. Strength Training for Triathletes is a comprehensive strength training... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1934030155
• ISBN13: 9781934030158
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: VeloPress
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Megs Reviews

Great shape book, although used. Quick shipping. Everything the seller advertised is what I recieved. Will buy from this seller again.

Amazingly Helpful

I've found this book to include nearly everything I need for my strength training plan. I first checked out the book at my local library and liked it so much that I renewed it three times then purchased it. It's just the right amount of information. Not too much that you're bored or can't absorb it all and not too little that it leaves you with lots of questions. It's well organized and the illustrations are very clear and helpful. I highly recommend this book.

Exceeds It's Mission.

Looking for a book that tackles strength training for the triathlon sport? So many books wax poetic about esoteric things that pollute the point. How many times can a person read about the competitor that made this mistake or that sweet move at a race event? Maybe once? Some athletes are not looking for motivation or to attain some higher level of consciousness. Some of us just want the simple, straight-forward explanation. This book exceeds that mission. It presents a method to think about what level of triathlon competition is desired. Then it provides the information that agrees with those levels. Additionally, it addresses a mindset about how to construct strength training regimens with volumes that make sense. Hagerman provides the tools to assess your needs and apply what is necessary to achieve those goals in a concise way. The exercises provided by Hagerman, steer the reader toward the goal of enhancing those muscles that are needed for triathlons. He also gives tips on how to adapt normal routines and exercises to those a triathlete would need. Finally, Hagerman provides a healthy philosophy on how to make performance increases on a timely basis. Ultimately, triathletes would like to peak at a certain time of the year. If they are careless, they could be fatigued when it is time to race. Not advisable. This book is an easy read. However, don't underestimate it's usefulness.

Valuable Resource

This book is extremely helpful for putting together a well thought out strenght program to prepare for triathlon season. Not only does it provide a list of discipline specific exercises, but it also helps with the number of reps and the proper amount of weight. The best part of the book is the distance specific workout plans.

Target oriented strength training

If you are serious with your triathlon training, no matter the distance you aim for, you need to do efficient workouts. The gym sessions are too often disregarded. Reading this book you will not only get knowledge on why you need strength training. You also get plans for what to do, and how.