Synopses & Reviews
Whether you're a novice rider or a championship racer, andlt;iandgt;Bicycling Medicineandlt;/iandgt; shows you how to prevent and treat all kinds of bicycling-related aches and pains.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Coach Arnie Baker, MD, explains how to diagnose minor and major problems, offers do-it-yourself solutions, and alerts you to conditions that require a doctor's attention. A special section on bicycling physiology illuminates the demands cycling puts on your body, and thorough discussions of diet, exercise, and nutrition reveal the best ways to keep your performance at its peak.
Review
Dean Golich, Physiologist andlt;/Iandgt;U.S. Cycling Team An exciting step into a generation of cycling books that emphasize science and [a] commonsense approach to training.
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Roger Young andlt;/Iandgt;World and Olympic Champion Coach The more coaches who have this book, the better for the bike riders.
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Camilla Buchanan, M.D. andlt;Iandgt;Bicycling Magazineandlt;/Iandgt; Fitness Advisor andlt;Iandgt;Bicycling Medicineandlt;/Iandgt; belongs in the library of every serious cyclist. The lucid explanations, economical writing, and easy to-follow format make this book a joy to read. It is destined to be a classic among cycling books.
Synopsis
Whether you're a novice rider or a championship racer, Bicycling Medicine shows you how to prevent and treat all kinds of bicycling-related aches and pains. Coach Arnie Baker, MD, explains how to diagnose minor and major problems, offers do-it-yourself solutions, and alerts you to conditions that require a doctor's attention. A special section on bicycling physiology illuminates the demands cycling puts on your body, and thorough discussions of diet, exercise, and nutrition reveal the best ways to keep your performance at its peak.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-305) and index.
About the Author
Arnie Baker, MD, author of andlt;iandgt;Smart Cycling,andlt;/iandgt; is a licensed USCF coach and practicing physician. He has coached racers to more than fifty U.S. National Championships and dozens of United States records. Dr. Baker serves on the fitness board of and is a frequent contributor to andlt;iandgt;Bicyclingandlt;/iandgt; magazine. A medical consultant to USA Cycling and the USCF, he is also a category 1 USCF racer, a five-time national champion, and a five-time United States record holder.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;A Note Before You Beginandlt;BRandgt;Part One:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Diet and Nutritionandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Nutrition -- The Big Pictureandlt;BRandgt;The USDA Food Pyramidandlt;BRandgt;Caloric Nutrientsandlt;BRandgt;Diet: Why High Carbohydrates?andlt;BRandgt;Energy Sources at Various Exercise Levelsandlt;BRandgt;Nutrition While Ridingandlt;BRandgt;Vitamins and Mineralsandlt;BRandgt;Ergogenic Aidsandlt;BRandgt;Ergolyticsandlt;BRandgt;Hydrationandlt;BRandgt;Tips to Help You Lose Weightandlt;BRandgt;Disordered Eatingandlt;BRandgt;Nutrition Tips for Cyclistsandlt;BRandgt;Nutrition Quackeryandlt;BRandgt;Nutrition Quizandlt;BRandgt;Part Two:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Physiologyandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Genetic Abilityandlt;BRandgt;Recoveryandlt;BRandgt;Heart Rate Trainingandlt;BRandgt;Lactic Acidandlt;BRandgt;Thresholdsandlt;BRandgt;Training Intensityandlt;BRandgt;VO2 Maxandlt;BRandgt;Progressive Power Outputandlt;BRandgt;How Muscles Workandlt;BRandgt;Muscle Fatigueandlt;BRandgt;Strength Versus Powerandlt;BRandgt;Muscle Sorenessandlt;BRandgt;Efficiency and Economyandlt;BRandgt;Optimal Cadenceandlt;BRandgt;Optimal Crankarm Lengthandlt;BRandgt;Putting It All Together: Efficiency, Cadence, and Crank Lengthandlt;BRandgt;Optimal Pedal Strokeandlt;BRandgt;Optimal Seat Heightandlt;BRandgt;Measuring Body Fatandlt;BRandgt;Travel and Climate Problemsandlt;BRandgt;Heat and Cyclingandlt;BRandgt;Altitude and Hypoxiaandlt;BRandgt;Supplemental Oxygenandlt;BRandgt;Part Three:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;General Prevention and Treatment of Injuriesandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bicycle Safetyandlt;BRandgt;First Aid Kitandlt;BRandgt;Rider Down!andlt;BRandgt;Bicycle Positionandlt;BRandgt;Stretchingandlt;BRandgt;Banned Substancesandlt;BRandgt;NSAIDs: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugsandlt;BRandgt;Aspirin May Helpandlt;BRandgt;Physical Therapyandlt;BRandgt;R.I.C.E. -- Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevationandlt;BRandgt;Other Treatment Optionsandlt;BRandgt;Ride or Rest?andlt;BRandgt;Sun Careandlt;BRandgt;Bites, Stings, Infectious Diseasesandlt;BRandgt;Part Four:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Medical Problemsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Classification of Bicycling Medical Problemsandlt;BRandgt;Road Rashandlt;BRandgt;Saddle Soresandlt;BRandgt;Crotchitisandlt;BRandgt;Neck and Back Painandlt;BRandgt;Tendonitis and Bursitisandlt;BRandgt;Upper Extremityandlt;BRandgt;Pelvic Fractureandlt;BRandgt;Lower Extremityandlt;BRandgt;Head, Ears, Eyes, Nose, and Mouthandlt;BRandgt;Lungs and Heartandlt;BRandgt;Gastrointestinal Problemsandlt;BRandgt;Cycling and Urinationandlt;BRandgt;Diabetesandlt;BRandgt;Men's Healthandlt;BRandgt;Women's Healthandlt;BRandgt;Part Five:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;General Healthandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The General-Health Exercise Prescriptionandlt;BRandgt;Exercise Addictionandlt;BRandgt;Fatigue -- Why Am I Tired?andlt;BRandgt;Overtraining or Burnoutandlt;BRandgt;Exercise and Immunityandlt;BRandgt;Anemiaandlt;BRandgt;Respiratory Infectionsandlt;BRandgt;Sleeping Hintsandlt;BRandgt;Tetanus Shotsandlt;BRandgt;Flu Shotsandlt;BRandgt;High Blood Pressure Medicinesandlt;BRandgt;Hints for Kids and Juniorsandlt;BRandgt;Bicycling for the Over-50-Year-Oldandlt;BRandgt;Glossaryandlt;BRandgt;Selected Referencesandlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;BRandgt;