Science of Running

Unlock your potential with the 'Science of Running,' the ultimate guide for runners aiming to enhance their performance. This comprehensive book dives deep into the biomechanics of running, breaking down the intricate muscle groups and bodily systems that play a vital role in effective running. Discover how to analyze your own running style and re-train your gait to prevent common injuries and improve efficiency on the track. With 30 meticulously detailed exercises illustrated through clear CGI artwork, this guide aids your journey to optimum strength, flexibility, and recovery. Each exercise is annotated, offering insights into the muscle mechanics, ensuring you execute each movement correctly. Furthermore, delve into the science of energy systems, exploring muscle metabolism, hydration, and nutrition to maximize your energy conversion. Whether you’re a beginner or training for a 5k, 10k, half marathon, or full marathon, the integrated training programs within this book provide tailored guidance to create a personalized running regime. Elevate your running experience today with this essential resource for serious runners, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts alike. Enjoy free shipping on your order, ensuring you receive this invaluable tool without delay. Note that combined shipping options are not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241394519
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 224


Description:
Science of Running goes further than any other running book to interrogate the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective runner, and shows how to apply insights gained to train for optimal performance. The book examines the running motion of the body and explains how to analyse your own running style and re-train your gait to prevent injury and increase efficiency. Clear and detailed CGI artworks demonstrate 30 key exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right. The book also explains the science behind your body's energy systems, including muscle metabolism, hydration, and nutrition, and shows how you can train to maximise energy conversion. A series of integrated exercise and training programmes - from complete beginners, through 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon - bring everything together to help you plan a running regime that's right for you.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.