Cycling Anatomy

by Shannon Sovndal

Overview

See what it takes to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance! Cycling Anatomy will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing the efficiency of every movement.

Cycling Anatomy features 74 of the most effective cycling exercises, each with clear, step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action.

Cycling Anatomy goes beyond exercises by placing you on the bike and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to cycling performance. From steep inclines to slick terrains, Cycling Anatomy will ensure you're prepared for any challenge that comes your way.

You'll also learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas, reduce muscle tension, and minimize common cycling injuries. You'll also learn ways to pull it all together to develop a training based on your individual needs and goals.

Whether you're training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, Cycling Anatomy will ensure you get the most out of every ride.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781492568735
Publisher:	Human Kinetics Publishers
Publication date:	06/19/2019
Series:	Anatomy
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	1,088,756
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Shannon Sovndal, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York and completed a residency in emergency medicine at Stanford University.

Sovndal’s ties to elite-level cycling run deep: He was a team physician for the Garmin-Sharp Professional Cycling Team for seven years, has worked most every major race in Europe and the United States, and has written two books on cycling (Cycling Anatomy and Fitness Cycling). He founded Thrive HFM (Health–Fitness–Medicine) in 2005, an elite-level training business through which he offers personalized and interactive sports training and wellness management.

Sovndal has worked extensively in prehospital medical care, including EMS, fire service, and tactical medicine. He currently is the medical director for Med Evac (Rotor Wing Service) and multiple fire departments in Colorado. He is a state-certified fire fighter and provides care for the Denver FBI Tactical Team. He serves on the board of directors for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and is the medical director for the Rocky Mountain Tactical Team Association (RMTTA).

Sovndal lives in Colorado with his wife, Stephanie, and four children, Soren, Theron, Saveah, and Elias.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1.The Cyclist in Motion
Chapter 2. Strength Training Principles
Chapter 3. Arms
Chapter 4. Shoulders and Neck
Chapter 5. Chest
Chapter 6. Back
Chapter 7. Core
Chapter 8. Leg Isolation
Chapter 9. Leg Complete Power
Chapter 10. Whole-Body Training for Cycling

What People are Saying About This

Connie Carpenter Phinney

Cycling Anatomy answers the basic and complex questions and gives you an array of options for improving your training both on and off the bike. (Connie Carpenter Phinney, 1984 Olympic Champion)

From the Publisher

"Cycling Anatomy answers the basic and complex questions and gives you an array of options for improving your training both on and off the bike."

Connie Carpenter Phinney
1984 Olympic Champion

Editorial Reviews

"Cycling Anatomy answers the basic and complex questions and gives you an array of options for improving your training both on and off the bike."

Connie Carpenter Phinney
1984 Olympic Champion

From the Publisher