Tom Danielson's Core Advantage: Core Strength for Cycling's Winning Edge by Tom

Description: Tom Danielson's Core Advantage by Tom Danielson, Allison Westfahl Riding a bike takes more than leg strength. This title offers cyclists a core strengthening programme to make every bike ride faster and painfree. It features beginner, intermediate, and advanced training plans that can help cyclists to stabilise the upper body, improve cycling efficiency and reduce the fatigue that can cause back and neck pain. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Tom Danielsons Core Advantage offers a simple, highly effective core strength program for cyclists. This comprehensive approach shows the 50 essential core workout exercises that will build strength and endurance in the key core muscles for cycling--no gym membership required. Professional cyclist Tom Danielson used to have a bad back. He shifted in the saddle, never comfortable, often riding in pain. Hearing that core strength could help his back, he started doing crunches, which made matters worse. He turned to personal trainer Allison Westfahl for a new approach. Danielson and Westfahl developed all-new core exercises to build core strength specifically for cycling, curing Danielsons back problems. Better yet, Danielson found that stronger core muscles boosted his pedaling efficiency and climbing power. Using Danielsons core exercises, cyclists of all abilities will enjoy faster, pain-free riding. Cyclists will perform simple exercises using their own body weight to build strength in the low back, hips, abs, chest, and shoulders without adding unwanted bulk and without weights, machines, or a gym membership. Each Core Advantage exercise complements the motions of riding a bike so cyclists strengthen the right muscles that stabilize and support the body, improving efficiency and reducing the fatigue that can lead to overuse injuries and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced training plans will help bike racers, century riders, and weekend warriors to build core strength throughout the season. Each plan features warm-up stretches and 15 core exercises grouped into workouts for injury resistance, better posture, improved stability and bike handling, endurance, and power. Westfahl explains the goal for each exercise, which Danielson models in clear photographs. Riding a bike takes more than leg strength. Now Tom Danielsons Core Advantage lays out the core strengthening routines that enable longer, faster rides. Back Cover FIND YOUR CORE ADVANTAGE Pro cyclist Tom Danielson used to have a bad back. He shifted in the saddle, was never comfortable, and often rode in pain. Core strength workouts fixed Tommy Ds back pain, and core strength has become his cycling advantage. The strength routines in this book will help you build power and performance on the bike. You will improve your balance, coordination, and muscular endurance without adding unwanted muscle bulk. You dont need a gym. You dont need special equipment. With Tommy Ds simple core exercise routines, you will eliminate muscle imbalances and lingering pain from injuries. Youll maintain power out of the saddle, climb stronger, and reduce fatigue at the end of a long ride. Tom Danielsons Core Advantage includes: 45 core strength exercises 5 dynamic warm-up exercises Workout plans in 3 levels, beginner to pro Exercises to build strength, endurance, and balance Cures for back, shoulder, and neck pain Workouts to improve climbing and out-of-the-saddle power Tom Danielsons core exercises are essential for stronger riding. They are easy to master, and they dont take much time. Best of all, they will improve your performance on the bike and extend your cycling career. Author Biography Allison Westfahl is a certified coach, personal trainer, and founder of The Athletic Edge, a fitness consulting company based in Boulder, Colorado.She was named the youngest-ever Director of Personal Training at Boulders prestigious Flatiron Athletic Club, named in 2006 by Mens Journal as the Best Gym in America.She holds an MS in Exercise Science, a coaching certification from USA Triathlon, and has earned a CPT and PES from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Westfahl has worked as a personal trainer to amateur and youth athletes as well as elite cyclists Tom Danielson, Ryder Hesjedal, Timmy Duggan, Blake Caldwell, and Mike Friedman. She has contributed to the Denver Post and Bicycling magazine. Table of Contents IntroductionPart IWhat Is Core Strength?1. Core Strength Means Better Results2. Common Injuries3. PosturePart IICore Advantage Workouts and Exercises4. Flexibility5. Getting Started6. Level I Workouts and Exercises7. Level II Workouts and Exercises8. Level III Workouts and ExercisesAppendix: Workout LogsReferences and Further ReadingIndexAbout the Authors Review "Tom Danielsons Core Advantage argues for a different kind of core training than the traditional parade of crunches. The style of training works for everybody who exercises and especially for those who are getting older and are familiar with nagging back issues."--Denver Post"Tom Danielsons Core Advantage provides both a solid basis of theory and practical exercises for improving our cycling. Designed specifically for cyclists from the ground up to prevent cycling injuries and with the specific posture and motion of cycling in mind. Holistic and progressive workouts. Absolutely no equipment of any kind is needed."--Pezcyclingnews"A strong midsection makes for a more efficient stroke. Try the 50 exercises in Tom Danielsons Core Advantage."--Bicycling magazine"Even if youre not suffering from back pain, [these 50 exercises] are a helpful, practical and surefire way to improve your riding."--RoadBikeRider.com"In their book, Danielson and Westfahl discuss the importance of core training and offer plans for cyclists of all levels."--The Olympian Long Description Tom Danielsons Core Advantage offers a simple, highly effective core strength program for cyclists. This comprehensive approach shows the 50 essential core workout exercises that will build strength and endurance in the key core muscles for cycling--no gym membership required. Professional cyclist Tom Danielson used to have a bad back. He shifted in the saddle, never comfortable, often riding in pain. Hearing that core strength could help his back, he started doing crunches, which made matters worse. He turned to personal trainer Allison Westfahl for a new approach. Danielson and Westfahl developed all-new core exercises to build core strength specifically for cycling, curing Danielsons back problems. Better yet, Danielson found that stronger core muscles boosted his pedaling efficiency and climbing power. Using Danielsons core exercises, cyclists of all abilities will enjoy faster, pain-free riding. Cyclists will perform simple exercises using their own body weight to build strength in the low back, hips, abs, chest, and shoulders without adding unwanted bulk and without weights, machines, or a gym membership. Each Core Advantage exercise complements the motions of riding a bike so cyclists strengthen the right muscles that stabilize and support the body, improving efficiency and reducing the fatigue that can lead to overuse injuries and pain in the back, neck, and shoulders. Beginner, intermediate, and advanced training plans will help bike racers, century riders, and weekend warriors to build core strength throughout the season. Each plan features warm-up stretches and 15 core exercises grouped into workouts for injury resistance, better posture, improved stability and bike handling, endurance, and power. Westfahl explains the goal for each exercise, which Danielson models in clear photographs. Riding a bike takes more than leg strength. Now Tom Danielsons Core Advantage lays out the core strengthening routines that enable longer, faster rides. Review Quote " Tom Danielsons Core Advantage provides both a solid basis of theory and practical exercises for improving our cycling. Designed specifically for cyclists…from the ground up to prevent cycling injuries and with the specific posture and motion of cycling in mind…Holistic and progressive workouts…Absolutely no equipment of any kind is needed." -- Pezcyclingnews "A strong midsection makes for a more efficient stroke. Try the 50 exercises in Tom Danielsons Core Advantage ." -- Bicycling magazine " Tom Danielsons Core Advantage argues for a different kind of core training than the traditional parade of crunches…The style of training works for everybody who exercises and especially for those who are getting older and are familiar with nagging back issues." -- Denver Post "In their book, Danielson and Westfahl discuss the importance of core training and offer plans for cyclists of all levels." -- The Olympian Details ISBN193403097X Author Allison Westfahl Short Title TOM DANIELSONS CORE ADVANTAGE Publisher VeloPress Language English ISBN-10 193403097X ISBN-13 9781934030974 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 796.6 Year 2013 Pages 224 Imprint VeloPress Subtitle Core Strength for Cyclings Winning Edge Country of Publication United States Birth 1978 Place of Publication Boulder NZ Release Date 2013-02-14 US Release Date 2013-02-14 UK Release Date 2013-02-14 Publication Date 2013-02-14 Illustrations B&w illustrations throughout. 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