Books
Title: Physiological Aspects of Sport Training and Performance
Summary: This book provides an in-depth review of all components of athletic training presented in a college course level text format. Each chapter goes gives specific and focused applications for the material and information presented. The information is up to date and very useful. A great book for both coaches and athletes
Author: Jay Hoffman, PhD, College of new Jersey
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Title: Supplements for Endurance Athletes
Summary: This is the companion to Supplements for Power Athletes by the same authors. Find out which supplements to use and which to avoid. You’ll learn what the supplements are, how they work, how to use them safely. Some of the supplements detailed include branched-chain amino acids, coenzyme Q10, carnitine, glycerol, glutamine, caffeine, ephedrine, and creatine.
Author: Jose Antonio, PhD and Jeffery R. Stout, PhD
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Title: The Anatomy Coloring Book (3rd Edition)
Summary: This fun and informative textbook will help you learn about the bones, muscles and systems in your body and give you a better understanding of how it all works together. Coloring pens not included.
Author/publisher: by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence M. Elson / Harper Collins
Title: Bicycling Medicine: Cycling Nutrition, Physiology, Injury Prevention, And Treatment For Riders Of All Levels
Summary: A desktop guide to health, fitness and injury care for riders at all levels
Author/publisher: by Arnie Baker, MD / ARGO Publishing
Title: Mountain Bike!: A Manual of Beginning to Advanced Technique
Summary: A really great manual of beginning and advanced mountain bike technique. The illustrations are fun and the technique is correct. If you are trying to be a better bike handler this is an excellent place to start.
Author/publisher: by William Nealy / Menasha Ridge Press
Title: Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Third Edition
Summary: This is my personal desktop reference for sports nutrition and the book I recommend most. Eating properly is the most important thing you can do for you cycling and is the only factor concerning your performance that is totally under your control.
Author/publisher: by Nancy Clark / Human Kinetics
Title: Optimal Muscle Recovery: Your Guide to Achieving Peak Physical Performance
Summary: Ed Burke was a pioneer in the study of sports nutrition for more than 25 years. This is the best book on recovery I have ever read and the R4 System is the simplest and most effective muscle recovery protocol for you to take care of yourself after training and racing.
Author/publisher: by Edmund R, Burke PhD / Avery Press
Title: Cyclocross: Training and Technique
Summary: Considered the bible of cyclocross racing the “Burney Book” (as it is know in the cross circles) is the definitive resource for any rider wanting to learn about the proper training and technique for this physically demanding and technically difficult sport.
Author/publisher: by Simon Burney / VeloPress
Title: Mental Training for Peak Performance, Revised & Updated Edition
Summary: Too many athletes leave their brain out of the training process. This book will help you understand the untapped power that lies between your ears. In this book top athletes reveal the mental training they use to excel.
Author/publisher: by Steven Ungerleider PhD / Rodale Press
Title: Paula Newby-Fraser’s Peak Fitness for Women: High-Level Training for Women
Summary: This book address by an 8-time Iron Champion addresses the special challenges that women face in endurance sports and provides solutions by a woman who has proven herself to be a true champion and roll model for female athletes.
Author/publisher: by Paula Newby-Fraser with John M. Mora / Human Kinetics
Title: Training Nutrition: The Diet and Nutrition Guide for Peak Performance
Summary: A diet and nutrition guide for peak performance written by two of the most knowledgeable people in the field of high performance nutrition.
Author/publisher: by Edmund R. Burke, PhD and Jacqueline R. Berning, PhD R.D.
Title: Inside the Tour De France
Summary: Unlike any other book about the tour your will ever read. A true behind the scenes look at the worlds most difficult sporting event.
Author/publisher: by David Walsh with photos by Billy Strickland / VeloNews Books
Title: Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition (The Ultimate Training Series from Velopress, 4)
Summary: Monica Ryan is recognized as a leader in the field of sports nutrition. She is an advisor to the US Olympic Committee and this is an excellent book.
Author/publisher: by Monica Ryan / VeloPress
