Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Marathoners

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting the Most from Your Running Workout

Philip Striano, Lisa Purcell (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

160 Seiten

2014
Skyhorse Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-62873-636-6 (ISBN)

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Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog. This book includes a detailed exercise program devised to strengthen and stretch the major muscle groups used in running and jogging.

With training tips, exercises, and injury remedies, this is a book that every runner and coach should have!

Running has become more and more popular in recent years, with thousands of people entering marathons, buying new running shoes with the latest technology, and going for a daily jog. But the joy and thrill of running are often marred by injuries that can bother you for a few weeks or for many years. That’s why every runner needs to have Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Marathoners. In this comprehensive workout guide for marathon runners, Striano and Purcell create a detailed exercise program devised to strengthen and stretch the major muscle groups used in running and jogging, including:

Warm-up and cool-down stretches
Stretches that target both the primary and secondary muscle groups
Step-by-step photos
How to get started, what to wear, and what running surfaces are best
How to identify, prevent, and treat common running injuries
And much more!

Alongside each exercise you will find remarkable, true-to-life anatomical illustrations showing which muscles of the body are targeted. A handy guide lets you know the exercise’s benefits and cautions, along with tips on perfecting your form. Find out how to get started; what to wear and what running surfaces are best; and how to identify, prevent, and treat common running injuries. With a series of sample workouts that show you how to devise a training program to suit your unique goals, Anatomy, Stretching & Training for Marathoners is the ultimate reference for anyone who wants to get the most from their running regimen.

DR. PHILIP STRIANO is the owner of Hudson Rivertown's Chiropractic Health Care in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He is a certified chiropractic sports physician and a sports injury, exercise, and strength and conditioning specialist. He received his doctor of chiropractic degree from New York Chiropractic College. LISA PURCELL is a New York City book designer, editor, and writer. A graduate of Princeton University, she specializes in health and fitness books.

Reihe/Serie	Anatomy, Stretching & Training
Verlagsort	New York, NY
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	431 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Fitness / Aerobic / Bodybuilding
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Leichtathletik / Turnen
ISBN-10	1-62873-636-4 / 1628736364
ISBN-13	978-1-62873-636-6 / 9781628736366
Zustand	Neuware