DISTANCE TRAINING FOR WOMEN ATHLETES
Product Information DISTANCE TRAINING FOR WOMEN ATHLETES Authors: Lydiard / Gillmour The book is aimed at all women, from recreational runners to competitive athletes through to elite runners, with chapters on women’s psychological responses, health aspects and advice on fitting running into family responsibilities and demands. Chapters provide a complete explanation of the principles of training, both physiological and mechanical; clothing, equipment and diet; and the avoidance of and treatment for injuries. Changes to the body which specifically affect women are discussed and the book also contains details of the difference and the balance between aerobic and anaerobic training and the use of training variations, such as fartlek, hill training, resistance training and speed work. Complete schedules incorporating all these aspects provide guidelines for all women who want to run, whether for attaining fitness for other sports, for physical and mental well-being or competitive running at all levels.
Price: £9.95
