Paula Newby-Fraser's Peak Fitness for Women.
Paperback. By Paula Newby-Fraser with John M. Mora.
Go beyond the basics of training with Paula Newby-Fraser’s Peak Fitness for Women! In this book, seven-time Hawaii Ironman champion Paula Newby-Fraser presents a total fitness program that shows you how to realize your true athletic potential in training and competition.
No matter what your sport, Newby-Fraser’s advanced techniques and training secrets will help you overcome personal training barriers and reach your fitness peak.
The first two chapters lay the foundation for peak fitness. You’ll review the primary rewards of high-level fitness and the three essential components of a peak fitness exercise program. You’ll also read about the necessary investments—financial and otherwise—you’ll make when you commit to peak fitness.
The next three chapters provide practical, no-nonsense information on flexibility training, strength training, and cross-training. Newby-Fraser explains the benefits of each of these components and shares proven training methods designed and taught by some of the foremost experts and coaches in the field of sports physiology. You’ll find descriptions of exercises that work key muscles, along with 47 photos and illustrations that make the exercises easy to learn.
But Paula Newby-Fraser’s Peak Fitness for Women is more than just an exercise guide. The book also offers valuable information on:
• how to mentally prepare for a competition by using techniques such as visualization and affirmation;
• how to read the physical signals that your body needs rest;
• how to recognize the difference between normal muscle soreness and an injury;
• the unique nutritional needs of female athletes;
• what to do physically, mentally, and nutritionally during the days prior to a race; and
• much, much more.
Most important, the book tells you how to "put it all together" and develop a successful training schedule that fits your busy lifestyle. You’ll find tips for accurately estimating the time you have to train, setting long-term goals, and balancing priorities, plus step-by-step instruction on setting the ideal workout pace, determining time and distance, getting the most out of double workouts, and keeping a training log.
Throughout the book, Newby-Fraser shares valuable personal insights gleaned from more than a decade of training and professional racing. These insights are both motivational and instructional, helping to encourage and guide you through the physical and mental blocks that sidetrack so many fitness enthusiasts and athletes.
Learn from the "greatest all-around female athlete in the world" what it takes to perform your best! If you are a serious female athlete, you’ll want to own a copy of this comprehensive guide to superior conditioning.
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