Power Meter Handbook A User's Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes

Name: Power Meter Handbook A User's Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes
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ISBN: 9781934030950

ISBN-10: 1934030953

ISBN-13: 9781934030950

Edition: 2012

Authors: Joe Friel

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Power meters measure a cyclist’s strength, but this revolutionary training technology can benefit everyone, not just the most powerful riders. InThe Power Meter Handbook, the most trusted coach in endurance sports offers a simple user’s guide to help cyclists and triathletes master the fundamentals of training with power.Friel shows cyclists how to sift through noisy data to focus on just the most important measurements. Armed with the techniques they need to know, riders will master power training concepts, accurately interpret their data, and learn how to harness this revolutionary technology to earn big performance gains from their day-to-day training.Power meters aren’t just for the…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: VeloPress
Publication date: 9/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.26" wide x 8.19" long x 0.55" tall
Weight: 0.726




What is a Power Meter, and How Can It Help Me?



Why Use a Power Meter?


Why Power?


Why Not Heart Rate, Speed, or Feel?


Output and Input


Warning!



What is Power?


The Basics of Power


How a Power Meter Works


Getting Fitter and Faster with Power



Getting Started with your Power Meter


What's on Your Handlebars?


KiloJoules, Average Power, and Normalized Power


Power's Relationships with Time and Heart Rate


Making Sense of it All



How Can I Train More Effectively Using My Power Meter?



Your Power Zones


Power Zones


FTP-Your Most Important Number


Your Personal Power Zones



Riding with Intensity


How Hard Do You Ride?


How Well Do You Pace?


Burning Matches



Fitter and Faster


Base Period: Developing Fitness


Build Period: Preparing to Race Fast


Are You Fitter and Faster?



Using Your Power Meter for High Performance


Power-Training Components


Power and Periodization


Performance Management



How Can I Use My Power Meter to Improve My Competitive Performance?



Power for Road Races and Times Trials


What's Important?


Preparing for Your Race



Power for Triathlons


What's Important?


Preparing for Your Triathlon



Power for Century Rides


What's Important?


Preparing for Your Century Ride



Power-Based Workouts



Setting Heart Rate Zones for Cycling



Analysis Software


Glossary


Acknowledgments


Index


About the Author