See what it takes to maximize running strength, speed, and endurance "Running Anatomy" will show you how to improve your performance by increa... read full description
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Jan 31, 2012
Gary
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The strengths of Running Anatomy are in its illustrations, not in its text. The book is full of gorgeous, detailed, realistic diagrams of human anatomy that offer runners deeper insights into the biomechanics of the sport of running. What Dorling Kindersley (DK) does for general illustrated references, the publisher Human Kinetics does for the human anatomy of sport.[return][return]While there are many types of runners, it is worth noting the book emphasizes:[return]<ul>[return]<li>
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Feb 22, 2010
Rebecca
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This is a great book for understanding the mechanics behind each step a runner takes. What's even better, is this text contains detailed weight/resistance training to benefit the specific muscle groups used by runners.
After an overview of the runner's body and the proper approach to any training program, the text divides the body into muscle groups (upper torso, core, upper legs, lower legs, ankles, arms) and shows many exercises that can be used to strengthen and condition those ar More...
After an overview of the runner's body and the proper approach to any training program, the text divides the body into muscle groups (upper torso, core, upper legs, lower legs, ankles, arms) and shows many exercises that can be used to strengthen and condition those ar More...
Sep 09, 2011
Blake
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I was super excited to get this one. I’ve been a somewhat serious runner since 1994, running moderate distances (anywhere from three to seven miles at a clip) and have recently returned to a regular running schedule after a six month hiatus. I figured a more technical text would give me the edge to improve my speed and distances.
Unfortunately, this one is a bit too technical for my taste.
While it does include a lot of weight training routines designed to build the muscl More...
Unfortunately, this one is a bit too technical for my taste.
While it does include a lot of weight training routines designed to build the muscl More...
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Aug 07, 2010
Mark
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Running anatomy : Your illustrated guide to running strength, speed, and endurance / Joe Puleo and Dr. Patrick Milroy. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2010
Disclosure: I got a copy of this book for free via the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.
My qualifications to review this book: Back in the day I was an Army Master Fitness Trainer and was also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a fitness trainer. I have been an on again, off again distan More...
Disclosure: I got a copy of this book for free via the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program.
My qualifications to review this book: Back in the day I was an Army Master Fitness Trainer and was also certified by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a fitness trainer. I have been an on again, off again distan More...
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Dec 10, 2011
Roger
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Excelente complemento para los corredores. Claramente explica bases anatómicas y fisiológicas de las diferentes partes del cuerpo involucradas en en la actividad física de correr y los ejercicios complementarios para mejorar en técnica, velocidad y resistencia.
Aug 28, 2011
Linda
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I got this from the library. I don't think that I will buy it, but it would make a nice reference book for a home library.
Apr 21, 2011
Cindy
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This book has some great exercises and stretching to help prevent injuries and make one a better runner. But...it is written in very technical terms and not easy to read.
Jun 16, 2010
Erin
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excellent go-to resource. good, detailed pictures and easy-to-understand (but not dumbed down) descriptions.
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