During the course of a Skype conversation with a cycling coach in Texas this evening I had cause to refer to a little book I bought and read some time ago called the Training Intensity Handbook. I was reminded just what a simple to follow little guide to training intensities this little book is and how useful it can be to people who are interested in endurance training, particularly if they have an interest in training using blood lactate measurements.

I thought it might be useful just to make some details of the book public so that if anyone has an interest in this sort of material they might happen upon this posting and make further enquiries about it’s availability, if it was of interest. Below is an image of the cover of the book and the text below the image is from the rear of the book and provides a little more detail.

The Training Intensity Handbook
by
Dr. John Hellemans

The Training Intensity Handbook is a classification of training intensity based on lactate, heart rate and perceived exertion. Suitable for all endurance sports and written for sport scientists, coaches, athletes and students.

"John Hellemans brings unique insight as a sports physician, coach, and champion triathlete to provide the most straightforward approach to training that I have seen. This little book gives you the tools to more effectively guide your own training or plan training for others."

Pete Pfitlnger MSc - Olympic Marathoner

ISBN: 0-9582287-1-x