Fitness Cycling (Fitness Spectrum Series) [Paperback]

Dede Demet Barry (Author), Michael Barry (Author), Shannon Sovndal (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fitness Spectrum Series | Publication Date: May 30, 2006

Tired of the same ride at the same pace yielding the same results day after day? With Fitness Cycling, you will achieve maximum results from every cycling workout, whether you're trying to improve your times, bike longer distances, or simply increase your fitness level. With 60 workouts and 13 proven training programs at your fingertips, you will improve your physical conditioning and your performance.

World-class cyclists Michael and Dede Demet Barry, with noted exercise physiologist Dr. Shannon Sovndal, guide you through assessing your cycling fitness level and selecting a training program based on your individual goals.

The dozens of workouts include endurance rides, hill and speed training, time trials, and strength and lactate threshold sessions. Workouts are then arranged into four training zones to lead you from building a base to maintaining peak condition based on your fitness level and cycling ambition. Warm-up and cool-down methods, as well as expert conditioning guidelines, provide the information you need for more informed training, faster times, and improved fitness.

Put an end to the monotonous rides and begin cranking out meaningful miles. Whether you're looking to jump-start your training or to peak for a race, Fitness Cycling ensures that every workout keeps you on pace to meet your goals.

Editorial Reviews

Review

""This book should be added to every cyclist's library. Understand why and how to use your time wisely to improve your cycling--whether for fun, fitness, or performance.""
Connie Carpenter
Olympic Gold Medalist, 1984
Women's Individual Road Race
"Dede's savvy training knowledge and technical skills, Michael's experience on the professional tour, and Shannon's physiological expertise and cycling background make this the perfect trio to provide training advice, workouts, and season-long programs in a way that will help beginners and more advanced cyclists make the most of their time on the bike."
Jim Miller, Head Coach
U.S. Olympic Women's Road Cycling Team, 2004
"""Fitness Cycling "is the ideal book for most cyclists learning to get fit and get the most out of their body. Michael, Dede and Shannon offer the cyclist a rare combination of competitive experience and medical/scientific expertise.""
Tom Danielson
Discovery Channel Cycling Team
""A rare opportunity for the beginner to the advanced cyclist to learn the tricks of the trade from a dream combination of resources. From Dede's phenomenal cycling career, to Michael's professionalism and Shannon's expertise," Fitness Cycling "offers the wisdom and insight that will allow goals to transform into realities.""
Clara Hughes
5-time Olympic Medalist in Multiple Sports
Cycling: Double Bronze, 1996; Speed Skating: Gold & Silver, 2006; Bronze, 2002

Review

"This book should be added to every cyclist's library. Understand why and how to use your time wisely to improve your cycling--whether for fun, fitness, or performance."

Connie Carpenter
Olympic Gold Medalist, 1984
Women's Individual Road Race

“Dede's savvy training knowledge and technical skills, Michael's experience on the professional tour, and Shannon's physiological expertise and cycling background make this the perfect trio to provide training advice, workouts, and season-long programs in a way that will help beginners and more advanced cyclists make the most of their time on the bike.”

Jim Miller, Head Coach
U.S. Olympic Women's Road Cycling Team, 2004

"Fitness Cycling is the ideal book for most cyclists learning to get fit and get the most out of their body. Michael, Dede and Shannon offer the cyclist a rare combination of competitive experience and medical/scientific expertise."

Tom Danielson
Discovery Channel Cycling Team

"A rare opportunity for the beginner to the advanced cyclist to learn the tricks of the trade from a dream combination of resources. From Dede's phenomenal cycling career, to Michael's professionalism and Shannon's expertise, Fitness Cycling offers the wisdom and insight that will allow goals to transform into realities."

Clara Hughes
5-time Olympic Medalist in Multiple Sports
Cycling: Double Bronze, 1996; Speed Skating: Gold & Silver, 2006; Bronze, 2002

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (May 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736063641
• ISBN-13: 978-0736063647
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intro to Cycling Fitness, September 28, 2007

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David Stump "David" (Central Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fitness Cycling (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

I recommend this book to any cyclists interested in racing or fitness. If you ride for fun, this book is probably the only fitness book you will need for cycling. If you are planning on racing, but you don't know much about cycling training, this is an excellent book to start with.
This book is divided into two parts.
The first part introduces the rider to cycling fitness, and how it is accomplished. This involves explaining your max heart rate, VO2 max, and lactate threshold. It also explains the basics of cycling fitness, such as building a base, increasing speed, and raising your lactate threshold.
The second part of the book gives three 30 week workout plans, building towards some sort of event or race. The three workout plans are aimed at beginners, intermediate bikers, and more advanced riders.
This book does not emphasize power meters, but it does recommend a heart rate monitor. It also rates workouts according to perceived effort.
This is a good book.
David

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A cycling coach, September 8, 2006

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John Blakely "Author: 'Motivation, Get it, Ke... (Harrison, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fitness Cycling (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Paperback)

Good common sense development in this book. Too often these books come out and decide that the person they're talking to is in better shape than Armstrong or is about to get on a bike for the first time. It's good to see that she is aiming at giving good workouts with adequate recovery and a constantly growing workload.

Nice work Ms Barry.

4.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book., September 1, 2010

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Shawn E. Smith - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fitness Cycling (Fitness Spectrum Series) (Kindle Edition)

A quick and enjoyable read with enough detail to get and keep me training. Will use as a reference as I roll through the progressions laid out herein.