Introduction Part I What Is Core Strength? 1. Core Strength Means Better Results 2. Common Injuries 3. Posture Part II Core Advantage Workouts and Exercises 4. Flexibility 5. Getting Started 6. Level I Workouts and Exercises 7. Level II Workouts and Exercises 8. Level III Workouts and Exercises Appendix: Workout Logs References and Further Reading Index About the Authors
Allison Westfahl is a certified coach, personal trainer, and founder of The Athletic Edge, a fitness consulting company based in Boulder, Colorado.
She was named the youngest-ever Director of Personal Training at Boulder's prestigious Flatiron Athletic Club, named in 2006 by Men's Journal as the Best Gym in America.
She holds an MS in Exercise Science, a coaching certification from USA Triathlon, and has earned a CPT and PES from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Westfahl has worked as a personal trainer to amateur and youth athletes as well as elite cyclists Tom Danielson, Ryder Hesjedal, Timmy Duggan, Blake Caldwell, and Mike Friedman. She has contributed to the Denver Post and Bicycling magazine.
"Tom Danielson's Core Advantage argues for a different kind of core
training than the traditional parade of crunches. The style of
training works for everybody who exercises and especially for those
who are getting older and are familiar with nagging back
issues."--Denver Post
"Tom Danielson's Core Advantage provides both a solid basis of
theory and practical exercises for improving our cycling. Designed
specifically for cyclists from the ground up to prevent cycling
injuries and with the specific posture and motion of cycling in
mind. Holistic and progressive workouts. Absolutely no equipment of
any kind is needed."--Pezcyclingnews
"A strong midsection makes for a more efficient stroke. Try the 50
exercises in Tom Danielson's Core Advantage."--Bicycling
magazine
"Even if you're not suffering from back pain, [these 50 exercises]
are a helpful, practical and surefire way to improve your
riding."--RoadBikeRider.com
"In their book, Danielson and Westfahl discuss the importance of
core training and offer plans for cyclists of all levels."--The
Olympian
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