Cycling Anatomy

Shannon Sovndal, MD, FACEP, is a board-certified emergency physician and a fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). He attended medical school at Columbia University in New York and completed a residency in emergency medicine at Stanford University. Sovndal's ties to elite-level cycling run deep: He was a team physician for the Garmin-Sharp Professional Cycling Team for seven years, has worked most every major race in Europe and the United States, and has written two books on cycling (Cycling Anatomy and Fitness Cycling). He founded Thrive HFM (Health-Fitness-Medicine) in 2005, an elite-level training business through which he offers personalized and interactive sports training and wellness management. Sovndal has worked extensively in prehospital medical care, including EMS, fire service, and tactical medicine. He currently is the medical director for Med Evac (Rotor Wing Service) and multiple fire departments in Colorado. He is a state-certified fire fighter and provides care for the Denver FBI Tactical Team. He serves on the board of directors for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and is the medical director for the Rocky Mountain Tactical Team Association (RMTTA). Sovndal lives in Colorado with his wife, Stephanie, and four children, Soren, Theron, Saveah, and Elias.

Chapter 1.The Cyclist in Motion Chapter 2. Strength Training Principles Chapter 3. Arms Chapter 4. Shoulders and Neck Chapter 5. Chest Chapter 6. Back Chapter 7. Core Chapter 8. Leg Isolation Chapter 9. Leg Complete Power Chapter 10. Whole-Body Training for Cycling

"With detailed anatomical illustrations accompanying each exercise, Cycling Anatomy allows you to see and understand exactly what muscles you're training. This book will give you the knowledge you need to minimize injuries and maximize power on the bike." -Alex Howes, WorldTour Professional Cyclist and Two-Time Tour de France Finisher "Cycling Anatomy is full of the most effective exercises that cyclists of any level can use to improve their training and enhance their performance." -Christian Vande Velde, Professional Cyclist, NBC Cycling Analyst, and Two-Time Olympian