TheLance Armstrong Performance Program by Carmichael, Chris ( Author ) ON May-18-2006, Hardback

by armstrong-lance-carmichael-chris, Chris Carmichael

In 1999, two-time Olympian Lance Armstrong staged what many considered to be the most dramatic comeback in sports history, winning the Tour de France just 3 years after his body was ravaged by cancer. He went on to win the Tour de France a record-breaking 7 consecutive years, from 1999 to 2005, becoming an international icon and peerless legend in the cycling world. Behind this success is a multifaceted plan of strengthening, bicycling, and eating--so strong and so effective that it created history. With "The Lance Armstrong Performance Program," cyclists of every experience level can find the exercises, riding schedules, endurance builders, and mental tricks that brought Lance back to the pinnacle of cycling. These methods were crafted by his coach, Chris Carmichael, the U.S. Olympic Committee's coach of the year in 1999, and have been refined by Chris and Lance during their years of working together. Rich with advice and new personal anecdotes on making a comeback in 2009 from both Lance and his coach, "The Lance Armstrong Performance Program" shows readers how to reach their peak riding capacity in just seven weeks. Whether novices or pros, readers can now ride the same path as Lance to achieve their personal best.

Genres: Cycling, Sports, Health, Nonfiction, Fitness

272 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2000

Reviews

[Si · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does what it says on the tin.

Really helpful book to introduce you to the way of the lycra. Covers all the basics from nutrition and heart rate monitors, to pedalling techniques and recovery.

I used one of the training regimes after coming back from injury and although it didn't feel like I was working hard enough to improve, I kept a close eye on the numbers, and sure enough my fitness shot up faster than I would have expected in such a short time.

Useful as a reference too.

[Gerrit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inmiddels wat gedateerd

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a really good training guide to prepare for competitive cycling. As a recreational enthusiast, I found the information to be very helpful to my own training plans. However, the training regimens specified in this book are far beyond my grasp as someone who works full time. If you bike as much as this book tells you to, then you are going to be awesome.

[Fizzmas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This bike has alot of easy to understand information. I really liked the cycling schedules that are layed out for different leveled riders. This book is for people that want to get edurance not for riders that want to shed a couple of seconds off their racing times.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the book presumes you have endless time to spend on the bike, there are a tremendous amount of very helpful tips in here. From technique, to diet, all things that are improving my efficiency on the bike.

[Tanner Whetsel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Outdated but decent info for people looking to get into cycling. Read on a plane.

[Jay · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good introductory book to cycling for those looking to get into race shape. The information is generally quite basic and can be repetitive, but Chris Carmichael does a good job of giving a large overview of cycling. Lance Armstrong's input seems limited to small sidebars, but they are interesting nonetheless.

The best part of this book are the training plans, of course. Carmichael delivers a wide variety of workouts that will help riders with speed, endurance, climbing and sprinting. There are good tips about how to not overtrain, yet still cycle on an almost daily basis.

Overall, while this book is already dated, the training plans are still great and useful. This gives a nice overview of cycling for the rider looking to take the next step from beginning riding.

[Marianna]

I bought this used book at a coffee shop in Cortez, and since I'm trying to improve my bicycling training program thought it was a perfect choice. I also want to learn more about cadence, resistance/gearing, training programs. It's a good, fairly basic book, good for a bicycling neophyte like me. He defines unfamiliar terms, describes how to do periodic tuneups and fix flats, appropriate biking clothing, and more. I didn't like that there were no diagrams of the bike parts he was talking about - I'm not familiar enough with bike parts to know the difference between a crankarm and a head!

[Roxie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! The information was presented in a great organized way! I learned so much about almost every subject they presented. Not only did they supply information but, they explained why they did it that way or why Lance did things a certain way if it was "different" than the regular way of teaching/coaching.

I ended up marking my copy with notes and a highlighter. I will continue to use it as a great reference book for years to come as I increase my cycling speed and endurance!

[Achu · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a keen cyclist myself (mostly commuting and weekend rides) I really enjoyed the book as it catered to different levels of cyclists (right from a beginner to a professional, so I could follow parts of the training, including food and a few exercises, and it certainly has helped. Will definitely recommend to anyone hoping to get more out of their cycling

[Abby]

I just have to laugh that I am actually reading this, but if I can get through all the bragging without vomiting I hope to glean some good tips from old Lance. However, the many many pictures of his bulging thighs are not quite the motivation I'm looking for.

[Sarah Eckert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great for anyone who's training for any cycling event.

[Cooweescoowee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an easy and inspiring read with lots of technical information. It is geared at a younger male audience but there is plenty of useful information for all readers interested in cycling.

[Arnþór Logi Arnarson · Rating 1 out of 5]

For the absolute beginner. Not very informative.

[Dave Wylie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great insight to lances training. Good starting point for aspiring cyclists. Need to scribble through the book changing to kmh and kgs but that's easy.

[Marianne Weber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty standard stuff but is a good resource. Lots of good information on diet and strength training, the cycling parts are great if you have a LOT of time to ride.

[Chad · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very basic book for the begining bike racer

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Training Program

[Andrei Love · Rating 4 out of 5]

Utilă și interesantă. Unele momente le citești ca pe o scenă dintr-un detectiv.