Arthur Lydiard
Список книг автора Arthur LydiardRunning to the Top
Since the outstanding success of his New Zealand athletes Snell, Halberg, and Magee at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Arthur Lydiard's name has been synonymous with the best training methods used by the world's top middle- and long-distance runners. Arthur Lydiard's methods are just as relevant today as they were 60 years ago and are still used by top athletes looking to enhance their performance. This book presents Lydiard's high-performance training techniques and includes systematic, detailed training programs based on his definition of fitness. Each runner can tailor the programs to his or her goal. Also included are tips for the best running gear, nutrition, injury prevention, and therapy, and the book even delves into the relationship between the coach and the athlete—making it a must-have for all runners and coaches.
Correr al máximo nivel
En este libro, Arthur Lydiard presenta una visión general de las técnicas de la carrera de media distancia y de fondo. La descripción de un programa sistemático y detallado para corredores principiantes y de alto nivel se basa en una concepción clara y precisa de la condición física. Entre los diversos y detallados programas de preparación, el libro incluye consejos referentes al equipamiento y la vestimenta, la nutrición, la prevención de lesiones, la terapia y la relación entre el preparador y el atleta. Asimismo, a modo de complemento, esta obra contiene un test que permite al atleta determinar la absorción de oxígeno a través de la masa corporal libre de grasa.