The essentials of obstacle race training
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Rodriguez, Melissa, 1980- Author
Published
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2017].
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
796.426 MAGID
1 available
796.426 MAGID
1 available
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Published
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xiii, 226 pages : colour ; 26 cm
Language
English
Notes
Description
Scaling walls, crawling through mud, climbing ropes, and sprinting across rugged terrain. Obstacle course racing is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States, and it's gaining popularity around the world. The sport is grueling, demanding, and intensely satisfying if you prepare, train, and know what to expect. The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training can ensure you will be ready. Authored by David Magida, founder of Elevate Interval Fitness and member of the Spartan Race pro team, and Melissa Rodriguez, former contributing editor for Mud & Obstacle magazine, this in-depth guide breaks down the events, obstacles, common difficulties, and strategies for negotiating all challenges. Most important, it presents the tools and the plan to prepare--physically and mentally--for the unforgettable adventure that awaits. Inside you'll find 80 of the most effective exercises for grip strength, mobility, balance, power, strength, and endurance as well as 30 workouts you can immediately start to use. You'll also find advice on conquering course challenges, preventing injuries, and selecting events and mental strategies for focusing, concentrating, and overcoming fear. Through experience and expertise, Magida and Rodriguez have created the most complete, accessible, and effective guide to the sport. Whether you're competing for your first or your hundredth event, preparation and confidence are key. With The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training, you'll conquer every challenge.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Magida, D., & Rodriguez, M. (2017). The essentials of obstacle race training . Human Kinetics.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Magida, David, 1986- and Melissa Rodriguez. 2017. The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training. Human Kinetics.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Magida, David, 1986- and Melissa Rodriguez. The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training Human Kinetics, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Magida, David, and Melissa Rodriguez. The Essentials of Obstacle Race Training Human Kinetics, 2017.
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