{"product_id":"9781628731316","title":"The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing","description":"Are you a triathlete, runner, cyclist, swimmer, cross-country skier, or other athlete seeking greater endurance? The Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing teaches athletes how to stay healthy, achieve optimal athletic potential, and be injury-free for many productive years. Dr. Philip Maffetone’s approach to endurance offers a truly “individualized” outlook and unique system that emphasizes building a strong aerobic base for increased fat burning, weight loss, sustained energy, and a healthy immune system. Good nutrition and stress reduction are also key to this commonsense, big-picture approach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In addition, Dr. Maffetone dispels many of the commonly held myths that linger in participatory sports—and which adversely impact performance—and explains the “truths” about endurance, such as: \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003e The need to train slower to race faster will enable your     aerobic system to improve endurance     \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e Why expensive running shoes can actually cause foot     and leg injuries     \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e The fact that refined carbohydrates actually reduce endurance energy and disrupt hormone balance     \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003e And more. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e If you are looking to increase your endurance and maximize your athletic potential, \u003ci\u003eThe Big Book of Endurance Training and Racing\u003c\/i\u003e is your one-stop guide to training and racing effectively.","brand":"Skyhorse Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151836233968,"sku":"9781628731316","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781628731316_p0.jpg?v=1763869330","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781628731316","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}