The Heart Rate Monitor Workbook For Indoor Cyclists

Written by two premier fitness experts and set up in a friendly workbook format, this book provides training rides in three fitness categories. Each workout includes a description of the ride and its purpose, a heart rate chart showing the five heart zones athletes should shoot for, the total number of heart zone training points, and a profile of the workout.

Two premier fitness experts show readers how to maximize their training by monitoring their heart rate as part of their workouts. They provide 25 workouts at three training levels; a heart rate chart showing the five heart zones athletes should reach; and a CD-ROM to log their program, gather information, and chart their progress.

This log is both a motivational tool and a permanent record for athletes to help plan their training goals and track their progress. By recording when, how long, and how hard they train on a given day, cyclists can make the most of heart rate training.

Two fitness experts team up to show cyclists how to optimize training by incorporating heart rate monitoring into their workouts. Provided are 25 workouts at three training levels; a heart rate chart showing the five zones athletes should target; information on indoor bikes and trainers; and a sample log book.

This book is a companion volume to Metabolic States in which the metaboliccomposition state was introduced. It is a collection of the charts and graphs you will need to identify your own metcom state and record changes in bodyweight and body composition. Topics discussed include emaciation, obesity, heart disease, body mass index (BMI), waisthip ratio (WHR), and the amazing Bruce Randall. See how you measure up with those who are perfectly average, typical athletes in your chosen sport, famous celebrities, or the GrecoRoman gods Apollo, Hercules, and Venus! Keep a graphical record of your bodyweight and composition changes to help improve your health and increase your lifespan!