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Strength Training for Triathletes
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Part I: Strength Training Program Components 1 Strength Training versus Endurance Training 2 By the Numbers: Reps, Sets, Weight, and Rest 3 Progression Systems: How to Keep Moving Forward Part I I: Program Preparation 4 Strength Training Tools and Equipment 5 Warm-Up, Cool-down, and Flexibility 6 Choosing Your Exercises and Order 7 Sample Training Programs Part I I I: Exercises 8 Exercises for Core Conditioning 9 Upper-body Exercises for Swimming 10 Lower-body Exercises for Swimming 11 Upper-body Exercises for Cycling 12 Lower-body Exercises for Cycling 13 Upper-body Exercises for Running 14 Lower-body Exercises for Running Appendix A: Exercise Index Appendix B: Exercises for Home or Travel Workouts Appendix C: Exercise Log of Goal Weights Based on 1-Rep Max Index About the Author

About the Author

Dr. Patrick Hagerman, EdD, FNSCA, CSCS, NSCACPT, has established himself as an authority on the topic of strength training through his experience as a professor of exercise and sports science, a coach, and a personal trainer. Starting as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, Hagerman went on to coach for USA Weightlifting and USA Triathlon and to serve on the USA Triathlon Coaching Commission.

Hagerman is a fellow of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a past member of its board of directors, and a recipient of the 2002 NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award.

Hagerman has written six other books on fitness and strength training, contributed to numerous textbooks, and published more than 30 articles on strength and conditioning. For over 25 years he has competed in triathlon, cycling, windsurfing, and adventure racing.

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"Strength Training for Triathletes" shows how adding strength training to your exercise program can yield significant performance results. "Triathlete" magazine A comprehensive guide to developing and following a well-rounded strength program. "USA Triathlon magazine" "Strength Training for Triathletes" is easy to follow and light on jargon. All the basic principles are clearly explained without smothering you in sports science it's a refreshingly simple approach that leaves you free to concentrate on the exercise rather than the book. Essential reading for anyone mystified by what to do in the gym." Tri247.com"

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