Triathlon for Masters and Beyond

Optimised Training for the Masters Athlete

• Author(s): Ian Stokell,
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Pages: 192
• ISBN_10: 1472902475
  ISBN_13: 9781472902474
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Sports & Recreation / Triathlon , Sports & Recreation / Training , Health & Fitness / Exercise / General , Sports & Recreation / Track & Field , Sports & Recreation / Coaching / General , Family & Relationships / Life Stages / Later Years ,

Description:... Triathlon for Masters and Beyond looks at the physiological changes experienced by athletes over 40.

Many more of us are taking on the challenge of triathlon in our 40s and 50s, and above. Masters athletes include any athlete over 40 years old. Irrespective of fitness levels the scientific impacts of ageing can affect your performance and need to be acknowledged to help you continue to get the most out of your training.

Taking these variables into account it is packed with tailored information and advice, equipping you with the knowledge to train harder and stronger to reach your fitness goals.

Includes:
- motivation and goal setting
- planning and preparation
- training programmes and schedules
- muscles and injury prevention
- nutrition and fuel
- pre-race preparation
- race day
- recovery

This is an essential companion for any Masters athlete wishing to improve their triathlon results.