Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness: A Comprehensive Training Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (639 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 089886450X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The most complete guide to conditioning, fitness and training for all outdoor activities.
For people who don't have access to a personal trainer, Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness can serve as a handy guide."(The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)) -- (The Register Guard - Eugene, OR)If you dont have iton your shelf, you owe it to yourself to pick up a copy. -- Outfitter Magazine. The guide book is appropriate for beginners as well as experienced outdoor adventurers. -- The Professional SkierIt may be the single volume needed for conditioning techniques(Everett (WA) Herald) -- Everett (WA) HeraldWhether their interests are in hiking, paddling, skiing, climbing or biking, this easy to use guide will tell enthusiasts how to make the most of their workouts. this book can introduce you to innovative and challenging training methods
He is an instructor at the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Washington and teaches Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine at Bastyr University. His ongoing continuing medical education, teaching and clinical practice as well as an extensive athletic history, has established him as a valuable Sports Medicine resource to the Pacific Northwest community. His unique interest in the science of biomechanics and the enhancement of human performance has enabled him to link musc
A wealth of information from which you MUST SIFT through This book is an excellent reference and strategy resource. There is tons of information almost overwhelming. You need to be able to sift through it to fit your goals. The books helps you to define and articulate your goals - this is a CRITICAL step if you want to get the most from this book. Without your goals, you will be overw. Mike said Excellent Overall Guidance & Specific Training Tips. The word "comprehensive" seems very fitting for "Conditioning for Outdoor Fitness" because the volume packs in a lot of background information on physiology as well as specific training regimens for particular outdoor sports. I particularly value the icons for different sports used to identify exercises that are particularly valu. "Take it in moderation" according to John C. Frazer. The book is clear and describes a lot of interesting exercises but doesn't translate into a realistic program.For instance, in the chapter on "Backpacking, Hiking and Snowshoeing" you are supposed to work up to a routine of 2Take it in moderation The book is clear and describes a lot of interesting exercises but doesn't translate into a realistic program.For instance, in the chapter on "Backpacking, Hiking and Snowshoeing" you are supposed to work up to a routine of 23 exercises. Since most of these are for 2-3 sets of 12+ reps, if you take six seconds per rep, this works. exercises. Since most of these are for 2-Take it in moderation The book is clear and describes a lot of interesting exercises but doesn't translate into a realistic program.For instance, in the chapter on "Backpacking, Hiking and Snowshoeing" you are supposed to work up to a routine of 23 exercises. Since most of these are for 2-3 sets of 12+ reps, if you take six seconds per rep, this works. sets of 12+ reps, if you take six seconds per rep, this works