Bloomsbury Sport imprint: 203 books
Swimming For Triathlon And Open Water
Gain Confidence and Unlock Your Ideal Front Crawl
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2017
Swimming for Triathlon and Open Water has the advice and tips you need to become more confident, more efficient and faster in the water.
The drills and practices target specific key movements and skills to help you build a simple, effective front crawl style. This means you use less energy...
by Lexie Williamson
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: September 12, 2014
Running is a fantastic cardiovascular workout that floods the body with 'feel good' endorphins and many runners find its rhythmic, repetitive nature a natural stress reliever and maybe even meditative. The downside of repetitive motion, however, is that it taxes a few select groups of muscles (hamstrings,...
5k and 10k
From Start to Finish
Language: English
Release Date: November 29, 2013
Everyone knows someone who has recently taken part in a 5k or 10k charity run, and jogging and running are as popular as ever. This accessible book is designed for those novice runners who plan to take part in a 5k or 10k race - whether running, jogging or even walking the course. In aid of Cancer...
The Science of the Tour de France
Training secrets of the world’s best cyclists
Language: English
Release Date: June 16, 2016
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist.
James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are giving today's elite cyclists the competitive...
by Dr Juliet McGrattan
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 6, 2017
WINNER OF THE POPULAR MEDICINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, BMA BOOK AWARDS
'Juliet talks with you, not at you, and her enthusiasm for the joys of an active lifestyle is bound to inspire millions of women of all ages to lead healthier, fitter and much happier lives.' Lisa Jackson, author of Your...
by Alun Richardson
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: April 23, 2015
Rucksack Guide - Ski Mountaineering and Snowshoeing is your
essential handbook for when on the mountain. It offers concise guidance
and support for whatever situations you might find yourself in,
including:
technical skills: tips and reminders on the key techniques
equipment: choosing...
by Alun Richardson
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2015
Rucksack Guide - Mountaineering in Remote Areas of the World
is your essential handbook for planning and undertaking mountaineering
expeditions around the world. It offers concise guidance and support
for whatever situations you might find yourself in, including:
where to go: tips on gaining...
by Suze Clemitson
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 29, 2017
A fascinating and quirky look at the history of cycling as seen through 100 objects that changed the bicycle as we know it. From the laufmachine to the Brompton, learn about the evolution of the bicycle from two wheeled toy of the aristocracy through to the boom years of the cycling revolution today....
Run Smart
Using Science to Improve Performance and Expose Marathon Running’s Greatest Myths
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2017
Renowned marathon expert and leading sports scientist Professor John Brewer reveals why many of the concepts surrounding marathon training and running are wrong - and suggests how the latest sports science research transforms the way marathons should be approached.
Run Smart uses the latest...
by John Shepherd
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013
The Complete Guide to Sports Training is the definitive
practical resource for anyone wishing to improve their performance and
for coaches looking to get the best out of their athletes. It
demystifies sports science and provides athletes and coaches with the
basic building blocks they need to maximise...
Bike Fit
Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance
Language: English
Release Date: August 19, 2014
This practical guide, written by a leading BIKE FIT expert, takes you step-by-step through the BIKE FIT process – to ensure you maximise your cycling potential.
Do you suffer from lower back pain after a long weekend ride? Do your shoes wear out on one side more than the other? Are you experiencing...
by Guy Andrews
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 14, 2014
Pocket Mountain Bike Maintenance provides mountain bike enthusiasts with step-by-step guidance to maintaining and repairing their bikes, combining an easy-to-use format and design with high quality photographs of the latest equipment.The book guides the reader through most common problem that may...
Monsieur X
The incredible story of the most audacious gambler in history
Language: English
Release Date: March 8, 2018
Patrice des Moutis was a handsome, charming and well educated Frenchman with an aristocratic family, a respectable insurance business, and a warm welcome in the smartest Parisian salons. He was also a compulsive gambler and illegal bookie.
Between the late 1950s and the early 1970s, des Moutis...
Triathlon for Masters and Beyond
Optimised Training for the Masters Athlete
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2014
Many more of us are taking on the challenge of triathlon in our 40s and 50s, and above. Masters athletes include any athlete over 40 years old. Irrespective of fitness levels the scientific impacts of ageing can affect your performance and need to be acknowledged to help you continue to get the most...