Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

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The third edition of the best Ironman triathlon training book in the market, this updated volume contains time-efficient training methods that have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams--from beginners to experienced competitors.

The bonus of that is that I'm then in great shape to go straight from recovery into marathon training for October. This would apply to biking and running, but my biking right now is on the trainer, using software, and the workout intervals are based on time, so I'm already getting this one right, but I'll have to remember for when I start riding outdoors again, on my *new* bike. The included training plans are a useful way to gauge how much to do early in the season when there's too much temptation to go too fast, too long, too soon. An excellent book to help prepare for the Ironman races that includes helpful training schedules, nutrition advice, technique advice, etc. If you've already familiar with basic training, then I recommend you select a different book to read.g., most endurance athletes train at too high of a heart rate and do too much anaerobic training), but nothing too in depth. Very specific, structured and guided tips and tricks along with a lot of stories coming from real experience makes this a must read for fitness enthusiasts. Every season tens of thousands of amateur triathletes compete head-to-head, pushing their physical and mental strength to the limits. In Be Iron Fit, sought-after multisport coach Don Fink draws on his time-efficient training methods to provide a practical program in a step-by-step, enjoyable way-so even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning. Unfortunately I had to stop training because of my schedule, but I will get back into it as soon as I can.

It really makes the idea of training for an Ironman seem reasonable (even though as I read that sentence I think--nothing about training for an Ironman seems remotely reasonable). The book I selected was Be Iron Fit, 2nd: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness by Don Fink. The book is not only targeted to newbies in the multi-sport, but even seasoned and professional Ironmans will fin this guide very useful, and maybe give it a shot to the more advanced training programs to achieve better results. Be Iron Fit contains: * The essential workouts with exercise photography * The training cycle * Core training * 30-week training programs * Effective time management * The principle of gradual adaptation * Effective heart-rate training * Proper technique * Equipment tips * Race and pre-race strategies * Mental training * Effective goal setting and race selection * Nutrition * And much more.That sounds like a lot, but somehow it will have you believing that the Ironman is accessible with its time management tips and VERY clear training programs. There is a lot of useful information in here for successfully completing Iron-distance triathlons, and yes, I want to become someone who's maybe in the middle of the pack, instead of towards the end. It reads more as general high-level tips and a guideline for training for an Ironman, with sample training schedules for a "Just Finish", "Intermediate", and "Competitive" triathlete. It's an incredibly comprehensive and down-to-earth training guide with a variety of training plans and suggested exercises. This book acted as a second coach to me during my triathlon journey as I went from Olympic level to 70.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). This edition contains all new training plans, new swim sessions, new athlete profiles, and state-of-the-art flexibility and core strength regimens. Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness and Mastering the Marathon: Time Efficient Training Secrets for the 40-plus Athlete (both from Lyons Press), Don has raced more than thirty Iron-distance triathlons, Ultraman, and other contests and has recorded age-group victories and course records. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. As author mentioned, this book is not meant to be "too technical" and it is indeed not very technical in nature.Love the way the training plans--Just Finish, Intermediate, and Competitive--are all time based rather than mileage based.

Melanie has raced 12 Iron-distance races, Ultraman, and has age group and overall victories in triathlon, running and open water swimming competitions throughout the world. I know I have to just trust the process and I will get better eventually as my body becomes more efficient. I thought the information about what skills to focus on in each of the sports was particularly helpful.Absolutely every single aspect of the Iron competition is detailed here, but in a simple enough way that is impossible to get lost in the programs, tips and general advices.