Cycling Anatomy

by Shannon Sovndal

See what it takes to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance! "Cycling Anatomy" will show you how to improve your performance by increasing muscular strength and optimizing the efficiency of every movement.

"Cycling Anatomy" features 74 of the most effective cycling exercises, each with clear, step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations highlighting the primary muscles in action.

"Cycling Anatomy" goes beyond exercises by placing you on the bike and into the throes of competition. Illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to cycling performance. From steep inclines to slick terrains, "Cycling Anatomy" will ensure you're prepared for any challenge that comes your way.

You'll also learn how to modify exercises to target specific areas, reduce muscle tension, and minimize common cycling injuries. You'll also learn ways to pull it all together to develop a training based on your individual needs and goals.

Whether you're training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, "Cycling Anatomy" will make sure you get the most out of every ride.

Genres: Cycling, Sports, Nonfiction, Fitness, Health, Reference

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Mihai · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as a gift from book retailer Okian and it has since become by training Bible. It's massively detailed and every time I read again one of its chapters I understand better what the author meant. Basically everything I read in this book and then applied in my training was validated by personal experience. Foreword by former cycling pro Christian Vande Velde is a bonus for this book. The only down side is that Cycling Anatomy only covers training needs for road cycling, without a word about specific training for mountain-biking, track cycling, randonneuring, etc. But it more than satisfies my training needs and it's absolutely worthy of a 5-star rating.

My entire review of Shannon Sovndal's Cycling Anatomy on my cycling blog:
https://ciclist.wordpress.com/2015/06...

[Thomas]

From steep inclines to slick terrains, Cycling Anatomy, Second Edition, will ensure you are prepared for every challenge that comes your way.

Using the same methods that elite cyclists use, you can employ this well-rounded collection of 89 strength and conditioning exercises to maximize cycling power, speed, and endurance to improve your cycling performance. Each exercise includes clear step-by-step descriptions and full-color anatomical illustrations that highlight the primary muscle being used. You’ll find dozens of variations that use a wide range of training equipment so you can modify exercises to target specific areas, and minimize common cycling injuries.

The Cycling Focus section of each exercise includes illustrations of the active muscles involved in cornering, climbing, descending, and sprinting to show you how the exercises are fundamentally linked to delivering maximum power to the pedals. Using tried-and-true strength training principles for all parts of the body, Cycling Anatomy will help you develop a training plan based on your individual needs and goals.

Whether you’re training for an upcoming century ride or just want to top that killer hill with strength to spare, Cycling Anatom y will help you reach top performance, avoid injury, and ensure you get the most out of every ride.

[Gelu Contiu · Rating 2 out of 5]

Probably interesting for people who enjoy going to the gym. They will have the opportunity to learn some more about the muscles.

[Pablo Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book for cyclists who want to start at the gym or anyone who wants to know how specific muscles work while cycling.

[Sue Outlaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is SUCH a great find--I don't ride all that much but it's great to learn some exercises that will make me stronger on the bike!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Reference

[Martin Linkov · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful well-explained and described exercises