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Author Barth, Katrin, 1966-

Title Training cross-country skiing / Katrin Barth & Hubert Brühl ; [translated by Petra Haynes].

Imprint Aachen, Germany ; Oxford : Meyer & Meyer Sport, 2007.

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 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  796.932 BAR    Check Shelf
Description 151 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language Translated from the German.
Contents Dear cross-country skier -- From wooden ski to skate skis -- Hi there, Axel Teichmann! -- Training -- the right way to success -- Mental abilities -- Physical fitness -- Coordination -- Technique -- Training plan -- Pushing off, gliding, pole use -- Snow, skis, wax -- Keeping things straight -- Fit and healthy -- Solutions -- Let's talk.
Summary You have learned to ski and would now like to start cross-country skiing? Then Training Cross-country Skiing is the ideal training companion for you. The question "Training correctly, but how?" is answered in an age-appropriate and sophisticated manner. Descriptions of the most important techniques are included and you find out how to learn these step by step, how to recognize mistakes and how to correct them. The focus is on the importance of goals and motives, the development of competitive strength, and how to cope with performance pressure. you will learn about the importance of physical fitness, how to improve it, and how to keep a record of your personal performance. Beyond that there is much important information on skiing, health, and nutrition.
Performer Translated by Petra Haynes.
Subject Cross-country skiing -- Training -- Juvenile literature.
Cross-country skiing -- Training.
Cross-country skiing -- Training. (OCoLC)fst00884150
Genre/Form Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Added Author Brühl, Hubert.
Haynes, Petra, translator.
Added Title Ich trainiere Skilanglauf. English
ISBN 1841261963 (pbk.)
9781841261966 (pbk.)
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