This handbook constitutes an authoritative source of information as regards the scientific and clinical aspects of cross country skiing, covering physiology, nutrition, biomechanics, injury prevention and treatment and care of medical problems.
Cross country skiing
by ProQuest (Firm), Rusko, Heikki
fromHandbook of sports medicine and science
The Handbooks of Sports Medicine and Science present basic clinical and scientific information in a clear style and format as related to specific sports events drawn from the Olympic Summer and Winter Games. Each handbook is written by a small team of authorities co-ordinated by…
Fitness Cross-Country Skiing has everything you need to get the most out of your skiing. Inside you'll find fifty-eight great workouts spanning six color-coded training zones, from low to high intensity; indoor and summer workouts for year-round fitness; tips on choosing the rig…
Emphasizing simplicity and practicality, Nat Brown guides skiers through all the techniques -- basic to advanced -- needed to produce fast skis. He covers the basic mechanics of skis and wax; all the factors that can affect a ski's speed and how to minimize or eliminate them; an…
