Training Cross-Country Skiing - Softcover

This is the ultimate training guide for those who wish to start cross-country skiing. "Training - Cross-Country Skiing" contains detailed, yet easy-to-understand, step-by-step descriptions of all the important techniques, as well as advice on avoiding common mistakes. This definitive volume also focuses on the importance of goals and self-motivation, strength development, good health and nutrition. Included throughout are practical hints and tips on training, competition, maintaining physical fitness, and exercises that can be done at home.

Katrin Barth is author of numerous sports training books. Hubert Bruhl spent 14 years as a ski trainer at the University Jena, Germany. He has been director of recreational sports on the German Ski Association for 15 years.