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Anatomy & 100 Stretching Exercises for Cycling

9781438008585

Anatomy & 100 Stretching Exercises for Cycling

  • ISBN 13:

    9781438008585

  • ISBN 10:

    1438008589

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 05/01/2016
  • Publisher: Barrons Educational Services
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Summary

Barron’s Anatomy & 100 Stretching Exercises for Cycling includes guidelines and advice designed to help bicycle enthusiasts improve their safety and performance. You’ll get full-color photos and illustrations, along with step-by-step descriptions of each exercise and its impact on anatomy.

Whether you’re a recreational rider or a high-performance cyclist, you can benefit from learning about biomechanics, ergonomics, stretching techniques, and more.

You’ll get:
  • 86 specific stretches to help cyclists achieve optimal performance, with detailed explanations of each technique
  • 14 stretches on the bicycle to delay the onset of muscle fatigue and avoid discomfort due to prolonged cycling
  • Knowledge about the biomechanics of cycling, including the anatomical descriptions of the muscle groups involved in pedaling, and the importance of holding the correct position over the bike
  • Instructions on adjusting bicycles to fit their specific bodies for greater comfort, speed, endurance, and performance
  • Equipment and security essentials
  • The basic history and evolution of the bicycle

With Barron’s, cyclists will love learning how to improve their form—and perform to the max—with every pedal stroke.

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