A new edition of a guide to heart-rate monitor training for entry-level cyclists of all body types and abilities explains how new technological advances and personalization options can help maximize a cyclist's enjoyment of the sport. Original.

Two fitness experts team up to show cyclists how to optimize training by incorporating heart rate monitoring into their workouts. Provided are 25 workouts at three training levels; a heart rate chart showing the five zones athletes should target; information on indoor bikes and trainers; and a sample log book.

Written by two premier fitness experts and set up in a friendly workbook format, this book provides training rides in three fitness categories. Each workout includes a description of the ride and its purpose, a heart rate chart showing the five heart zones athletes should shoot for, the total number

This log is both a motivational tool and a permanent record for athletes to help plan their training goals and track their progress. By recording when, how long, and how hard they train on a given day, cyclists can make the most of heart rate training.

Outlines cutting-edge training techniques that can bolster the effectiveness of a workout, explaining how to use a heart rate monitor as a beneficial self-coaching tool, in a reference that discusses such topics as how to minimize injuries, using gym equipment, and recognizing when to increase and decrease a workout's intensity.