The Outdoor Athlete: Total Training for Outdoor Performance

by Steve Ilg

"The outdoor athlete, writes Steve Ilg, "seeks not an arena, but embraces the whole globe." From a focus on individual personal achievement, Ilg explores nutrition, aerobic training, strength training, recovery, flexibility, and mental skill training in general and then specifically relates each to cross-country and downhill skiing, technical climbing, mountaineering and backpacking, kayaking, and cycling.

264 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1989

Reviews

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this accidentally - I meant to get The Outdoor Athlete by the Schurmans. I borrowed an old copy from the library so the photos and illustrations were hilariously dated. It opens with a chapter dedicated to each component of overall fitness and a general guide to getting in shape, then has workout guides targeted to specific outdoor activities. The recommendations seemed in line with more recent publications: cardio, flexibility, and strength (bodyweight and free weights). I did giggle at their big thumbs up for roller blading ;)