Cycling Health and Physiology

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Stay healthy and avoid injury -- that is the mantra of every athlete. This new edition of Cycling Health and Physiology is packed with practical advice on how to do just that, whether you are a cyclist, a runner, or a paddler. It is just the book for everyone who wants to understand how recent discoveries in science and sportsmedicine can apply to everyday training and racing. Written by the late Ed Burke*, Ph.D, the book presents practical "cyclist-to-cyclist" advice on how the heart, lungs, and muscles work and how you can use this knowledge to get the most out of your exercise.