Precision Heart Rate Training

The current (2013) knowledge base on this subject has not advanced a bit since the 1998 copyright edition of this book (the edition that I own).You could spend hours researching heart rate training on the web and probably obtain at least the fundamental information contained in this book. I know, because I myself did that before purchasing this book. But as the saying goes "Time is money.", and so in retrospect, this book is a hugely worthwhile value at the current price of only about $13.But this book contains far more than just the fundamental facts. It's loaded with specifics. There are 10 chapters written by 9 different authors:1) Heart Rate Monitoring and Training2) Better Training With Heart Rate Zones3) Walking4) Running5) Cycling6) In-Line Skating7) Multisport Training8) Circuit Training9) Group Exercise10) Monitoring the Training EffectHere's what I'd like to see in a future edition of this book :-- An index-- Training on an elliptical machine-- Training on a recumbent stationary bike-- More about lactate threshold-- HR recovery testing for anaerobic exercise (or some other standardized, age adjusted anaerobic fitness test)-- Continuous HR monitoring throughout the 3-sprint interval training described in Michael Mosley's TV documentary 'The Truth About Exercise'

I do inline skating, skiing, and weight training, but every time I tried to take up running, I would hit a wall. I just couldn't run for long sessions, and after a few I would hurt something and give up. Then I read about Ed Burke in Outside. This book, along with Burke's "Optimal Muscle Recovery" (I tore an Achilles tendon and developed plantar fascitis from skating and skiing) and "Stretching" finally got me to understand that I wasn't building the base I needed in order to run better. By following the training programs in this book, I've greatly increased my capacity without injury, and am slowly seeing my speed increase. Also liked this book because it took a different approach for each covered sport, and it treated inline skating with the respect it deserves as an endurance activity.

I bought this book, because it was recommended by authors of Younger next year. It is too complicated for somebody, who wants to stay in decent physical shape in older age. Common sense does better service and it is free. I am leaving it for people, who want to break records in sport.

I learned more from this book that all the others put together during the past 30 years. This book will help you do your best in whatever athletic activity you prefer. Now we can pinpoint our training effort and reduce the risk of over or under training. Using a heart rate monitor in conjunction with this book is like having a coach on your wrist at all times. Well Written by accomplished coaches among the best at their profession.

OK read, but not for my condition. Needed something aimed at old guys.

Dated, but still very useful in planning my workouts and using my heart rate monitor

This is a great primer for someone who wants to train in a more scientific way.

I bought this on a recommendation from a diet/exercise/lifestyle book I read. This book is really helping me understand how and why I need to use my heart monitor in my daily exercise. Must read for any "hard core" regime: marathon, triathlon, etc.

Good product as described

Livre très complet.C'est une aide pour comprendre les magazines de running.Les explications sont claires. Une vraie mine pour envisager un entaînement sportif.