Be Iron Fit: Time-Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness

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This book acted as a second coach to me during my triathlon journey as I went from Olympic level to 70. The included training plans are a useful way to gauge how much to do early in the season when there's too much temptation to go too fast, too long, too soon. From the start of the book it became obvious, that this wasn't a deep dive to the training science, but more of a practical guide to the training while being busy.

Unfortunately I had to stop training because of my schedule, but I will get back into it as soon as I can. That sounds like a lot, but somehow it will have you believing that the Ironman is accessible with its time management tips and VERY clear training programs.The essential workouts with exercise photography * The training cycle * Core training * 30-week training programs * Effective time management * The principle of gradual adaptation * Effective heart-rate training * Proper technique * Equipment tips * Race and pre-race strategies * Mental training * Effective goal setting and race selection * Nutrition * And much more. As author mentioned, this book is not meant to be "too technical" and it is indeed not very technical in nature. As I signed up for my first Ironman next year in Bolton I have no idea what I'm doing except running. The bonus of that is that I'm then in great shape to go straight from recovery into marathon training for October.

In Be Iron Fit, sought-after multisport coach Don Fink draws on his time-efficient training methods to provide a practical program in a step-by-step, enjoyable way-so even everyday athletes can attain ultimate conditioning. Even if you have no interest in participating in such an event, the book can still provide you with beneficial information on health and training. The third edition of the best Ironman triathlon training book in the market, this updated volume contains time-efficient training methods that have been honed over the years and have been proved to aid anyone in achieving their athletic dreams-from beginners to experienced competitors.I thought the information about what skills to focus on in each of the sports was particularly helpful. It did go through every aspect of triathlon from techniques to nutrition, but it kept all of those in a high level. It's an incredibly comprehensive and down-to-earth training guide with a variety of training plans and suggested exercises. The book is not only targeted to newbies in the multi-sport, but even seasoned and professional Ironmans will fin this guide very useful, and maybe give it a shot to the more advanced training programs to achieve better results.