Great Program for Time Constrained Multi-Sport Athletes

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	• Core Performance Endurance: A New Fitness and Nutrition Program That Revolutionizes the Way You Train for ... Mark Verstegen, Pete Williams Rodale Books, 2006 - 256 pages average customer review:based on 10 reviews view larger image
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Great book for those wanting to go to the next level

This book shows you some new teqniques for improving your form and strength.
The section on the foam roller has been invaluable to me.
The book sort of ends quickly....I wish there was a bit more on implementing a program.

Great Program for Time Constrained Multi-Sport Athletes

I am a big fan of Mark's 'original' book, so I was thrilled to see a version specifically for endurance athletes. This version does borrow many of the same exercises from his first book -- but, if they work why change them?

The workouts are quick and effective. So, this is the way to go if you are considering strength training into your plan. Many traditional exercises (like leg press, for example) really do not translate into improvement in endurance sports. The strength and power workouts really have resulted in better cycling and running. The Core Performance sessions are completed quickly and allow you to recover for your swim/bike/run workouts. Mark uses the 'incremental' approach to improvement. This is not a workout session that will require you 3 days to recover.

Also, I've found the 'Movement Prep' and 'Regeneration' movements most helpful. My back has never felt better.

The ESD (or cardio) part of the program really should be ignored. Your run/bike/swim workouts more than cover this aspect.

Mark does provide a free code for a 3 week trial of the coreperformance.com site. This site provides really nice video snippets of how to complete the exercises and a detailed diet plan. Good stuff. Now, after the 3 weeks you have to pay -- but, it is only like $[...] for the year. I learned the proper form during the trial phase and chose not to renew.

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An Innovative Work Out

Core conditioning meets endurance training in this manual geared toward endurance sports. This is a great program to work on with a friend.

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The third book in the breakout Core Performance series offers cutting-edge training for the endurance athlete

Mark Verstegen launched the core training revolution with Core Performance, which broke new ground in fitness with its intense focus on the muscles of the core?shoulders, hips, and midsection. Now Verstegen provides an exciting new application of his powerful Core program, addressing the special needs of the endurance athlete.

Core Performance Endurance:

? helps endurance athletes at all levels?whether they?re competitive swimmers, hard-driven triathletes, or everyday joggers?avoid the injuries that too often sabotage their performance

? delivers the desired combination of strength and stamina, balance and flexibility, athletic quickness and power that the endurance athlete strives for

? provides an endurance-oriented nutrition program?complete with recommendations for pre- and post-race eating

This book not only helps endurance athletes train more effectively, but also gives them a potent regimen of core training that will help them move more efficiently, thereby staving off overuse injuries and long-term deterioration.

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