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Author:   Sage Rountree
Publisher:   Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.304kg
ISBN:  

9781538181478

ISBN 10:   1538181479
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   05 March 2024
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Acknowledgments Part 1: Defining and Measuring Recovery 1 Why Recovery Matters 2 Avoiding Overtraining 3 Qualitative Measurements of Recovery 4 Quantitative Measurements of Recovery 5 Recovery from Injury and Illness Part 2: Recovery Techniques 6 Active Recovery 7 Stress Reduction 8 Sleep 9 Nutrition and Hydration 10 Supplements 11 Cold and Heat 12 Home Technological Aids 13 Other Technological Aids 14 Massage 15 Self-Massage 16 Restorative Yoga 17 Meditation and Breathing Part 3: Recovery Protocols 18 Putting It Together 19 Recovery from Short-Distance Training and Racing 20 Recovery from Long-Distance Training and Racing References and Further Reading

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Sage Rountree has written the definitive guide to athletic recovery. There’s not an ounce of fluff in this important book. Every sentence has practical value for athletes seeking their full potential. -- Matt Fitzgerald, author of 80/20 Running

Author Information

Sage Rountree, PhD, is a specialist in yoga for athletes, an endurance sports coach, a yoga teacher trainer at the highest level, and co-owner of the Carolina Yoga Company. She has worked extensively with many University of North Carolina athletic teams as a key recovery coach as well as with the Charlotte Hornets and other NBA and NFL players. She has coached athletes to peak performances in races from 5Ks to the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Sage is the author of many books, including The Athlete’s Guide to Yoga, The Runner’s Guide to Yoga, and Racing Wisely. She has written for Runners World, Yoga Journal, USA Triathlon Life, and Endurance magazines, among others. For more information, visit sagerountree.com.

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