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The Time-crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast and Powerful in 6 Hours a Week

The Time-crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast and Powerful in 6 Hours a Week

by Chris Carmichael (Author), Chris Carmichael (Author), Jim Rutberg (Author)

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    Paperback 2009

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Synopsis

Designed by Lance Armstrong's personal coach, The Time-Crunched Cyclist: Fit, Fast, and Powerful in 6 Hours a Week presents a high-intensity, low-volume training programme that delivers competitive fitness and power without the impossible time demands of conventional approaches. In less than six hours a week, cyclists can develop the snap, endurance, and strength they need to push the pace in the local group ride, have fun and perform well in local races, or tackle a challenging 100-mile fundraiser without committing to a traditional, high-volume training programme. Drawing upon the same programme he designed for 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, Olympic and U.S. Cycling Team coach Chris Carmichael shows men and women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond how to build fitness on a realistic schedule that fits into the busy lives of today's active middle-agers. Complete with training plans, case studies, nutritional guidelines, and success stories, The Time-Crunched Cyclist is the book working professionals and parents have been waiting for. There are no shortcuts; the book's plans require dedication to high-intensity workouts that are based on the same principles Carmichael uses to train top-level pros. The payoff is competitive cycling fitness in less time than previously thought possible. Cycling is more fun when you are fit, and now great fitness is achievable for cyclists who thought their best performances evaporated along with their free time. This book is presented in paperback with b&w photographs, charts, and tables throughout.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 232
 Edition: Original
 Publisher: VeloPress
Published: 15 Aug 2009
ISBN 10: 1934030473
ISBN 13: 9781934030479

Media Reviews
Chris has always been an innovator. I've relied on his training methods for 20 years, and now even the busiest everyday cyclist can too. -- Lance Armstrong For those with tight schedules and real life demands, The Time-Crunched Cyclist offers an alternative to hanging up the bike in frustration. -- DailyPeloton.com Chris Carmichael's newest book, The Time-Crunched Cyclist , is worth a look for anyone with a real life. -- PezCyclingNews.com It's very hard: a) to put this book down and b) not to pick up a useful amount of beneficial knowledge from it. -- TheWashingMachinePost.net With the training plans, nutritional information, case studies, race and ride tips, success stories and more, The Time-Crunched Cyclist certainly gave me new hope that I would be able to train well to truly enjoy the sport that I love. If you are, like me, a cyclist with too little free time on your hands, I would definitely recommend that you buy and read this book. -- BikeWorldNews.com Carmichael explains superbly in the book how a training program which features shorter but higher intensity training coupled with good recovery periods can deliver spectacular results. -- Roadcycling.co.nz
Author Bio
Chris Carmichael was as an Olympian and a professional cyclist before becoming a renowned coach, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He has coached 7-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong since 1990, was recognised as the U.S. Olympic Committee Coach of the Year, and was inducted into the United States Bicycling Hall of Fame in 2003. Jim Rutberg is the Editorial Director and a coach for Carmichael Training Systems, and co-author, with Chris Carmichael, of the bestseller The Ultimate Ride (2003), Chris Carmichael's Food for Fitness (2004), and 5 Essentials for a Winning Life (2006). His work has appeared in Bicycling, Outside, Men's Health, Men's Journal, VeloNews, and Inside Triathlon.