For fun and fitness on snow, there's no better sport than cross-country skiing. More effective than running, cycling, or swimming, all the fitness experts agree—it's the best exercise for a healthy heart and lungs. 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 right equipment
• Cross-training advice for running, cycling, hiking, and in-line skating
• Three levels of training programs covering basic conditioning through high-level racing
• Guidelines for setting up a personalized training program
Written by former U.S. Ski Team coach Steve Gaskill, Fitness Cross-Country Skiing is part of the Fitness Spectrum Series—a collection of books from Human Kinetics that offers fitness enthusiasts and athletes a practical and flexible approach to training.
