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UNLOCK YOUR CYCLING POTENTIAL WITH YOGA Striving for stamina, power and speed can take its toll on the cyclist’s body. Yoga is the ideal cycling companion to relieve the repetitive strains of riding, helping to ease tight muscles, increase mobility and reduce chances of injury. In this new edition of the bestselling title, learn how to use yoga to optimise your recovery, ride tension-free and enhance your performance. A specialist in yoga for cycling, Lexie Williamson guides you through tried-and-tested poses and mobility drills so you can: · gain a supple back, hips and hamstrings · adopt a stronger aerodynamic position through riding-specific core moves · develop efficient breathing and build a mind-body connection · recover more efficiently with restorative yoga practices Functional and accessible, Yoga for Cyclists adapts yoga techniques for modern cyclists of all levels, making it suitable for everyone from the beginner to the Tour de France-hopeful. By following step-by-step sequences, from quick hip releases to extended post-ride sessions, you’ll discover how the power of yoga can transform your cycling. ‘Handy for both beginners and pros... leaves no stone unturned.’ – Women’s Fitness 'A genuinely useful guide that will soon have tattered edges through use.' – Road.cc

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'A fantastic book' – Running Fitness 'The Bible for runners who want to use yoga to enhance their running performance' - Athletics Weekly ‘The latest way to enhance your running performance’ - Trail Running TRANSFORM YOUR RUNNING THROUGH YOGA Would you like to run further and faster? Want to find the perfect runner's flow? Yoga is the key to unlocking your running potential. Practised by the world’s leading endurance athletes, yoga builds strength, improves flexibility and boosts recovery. Fully revised and featuring step-by-step exercises and workouts, the bestselling Yoga for Runners shows you how to: - release running tight spots, like the hamstrings and hip flexors - run taller with focused core exercises - strengthen weak muscles through power yoga moves - prevent injury with recovery techniques - breathe more deeply and sharpen your mind Suitable for runners of all levels, this is your essential training companion for strong and smooth running.

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A one-stop resource for everyone to improve flexibility and keep muscles supple. Let The Stretching Bible guide you through the key exercises to gain mobility, improve your sporting performance and prevent common muscular injuries. Whatever your age or ability, you’ll find a range of stretches suitable for you, clearly organised by body part, including lower leg, back and upper body, to help target key areas of concern. The book also features a series of sports-related stretches aimed at keeping athletes supple, and includes a section on stretching techniques to avoid and treat common injuries such as lower back strain or iliotibial band syndrome, as well as easy stretches to help office and manual workers.

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