Science of Running
Analyse your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training
Published on 6. February 2020
224 pages
978-0-241-44968-4 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury.
Analyse your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety.
Transform your performance with exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right.
Understand the science behind your body's energy systems and how to train to maximise energy storage and conversion.
Follow training and exercise programmes tailored to different abilities and distances, from 5K to marathon.
Whether you are new to running or an experienced racer, this book will help you achieve your goals and stay injury-free.
Analyse your running style and learn how to enhance your gait for optimum efficiency and safety.
Transform your performance with exercises targeting strength, flexibility, and recovery - each exercise annotated to reveal the muscle mechanics so you know you're getting it right.
Understand the science behind your body's energy systems and how to train to maximise energy storage and conversion.
Follow training and exercise programmes tailored to different abilities and distances, from 5K to marathon.
Whether you are new to running or an experienced racer, this book will help you achieve your goals and stay injury-free.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Product notice
Fixed format
File size
35,15 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-241-44968-4 (9780241449684)
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02/2020
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Person
Chris Napier is Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, with a PhD in running biomechanics and injury prevention. Chris is a practising physiotherapist with Restore Physiotherapy clinic and works with the Athletics Canada team.
