Anatomy & 100 Stretching Exercises for Cycling
Author(s): Z
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.
General Information
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- : B.E.S. Publishing
- : Barron's
- : 1.03646
- : 01 May 2016
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Z
- : Paperback
- : English
- : 613.7/182
- : 154