Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Road Cycling
Author:   Robert J. Gregor ,  Francesco Conconi
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Volume:   4
ISBN:  

9780865429123


Pages:   144
Publication Date:   17 March 2000
Format:   Paperback
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Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science: Road Cycling


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The fourth volume in this acclaimed series, Road Cycling concentrates on the techniques of conditioning, road cycling biomechanics, nutrition and hydration, trauma, and the various medical problems encountered by the competitive road cyclist. Edited by two of the world's leading authorities, this new book draws together expertise from contributors from The Netherlands, Italy, and the United States to present an authoritative reference for all those actively involved in the sport.

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Author:   Robert J. Gregor ,  Francesco Conconi
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Imprint:   Blackwell Science Ltd
Volume:   4
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.284kg
ISBN:  

9780865429123


ISBN 10:   086542912
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   17 March 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of contributors, vi Forewords, vii Acknowledgements, ix 1 Anatomy, biochemistry and physiology of road cycling, 1 Robert J. Gregor and Francesco Conconi 2 Biomechanics of road cycling, 18 Robert J. Gregor, Francesco Conconi and Jeffrey P. Broker 3 Testing methods in road cycling, 40 Robert J. Gregor and Francesco Conconi 4 Training the physiological characteristics employed in road cycling, 46 Francesco Conconi and Nicola Alfieri 5 Nutrition for road cyclists, 54 Frederick Brouns 6 Medical problems in road cycling, 68 Arnold Baker Further reading, 119 Index, 121

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'Anyone interested in competitive road cycling will benefit from this text because it is concise and easy to read, providing "what is known" about optimum training and other nutrition needs.' Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy


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