Will Peveler, PhD, is professor of exercise science at Liberty University. His teaching areas are exercise physiology, biomechanics, and strength and conditioning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has also taught many activity classes throughout his career, including running, resistance training, mountain biking, and MMA. Peveler has raced mountain bikes, road bikes, running, and triathlons since 1995 and holds a black belt in Ketsugo-Ryu. He has coached cycling, triathlon, and martial arts. In addition, Peveler conducts physiological testing out of Liberty s Human Performance Laboratory for local endurance athletes and fighters. Peveler is the author of The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing and Triathlon Training Fundamentals.

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Mountain biking pushes athletes to their limits, racing over rough terrain across the country. But as popular as mountain biking races are, there are few resources to help mountain bikers who want to compete. Training for Mountain Biking: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include: Selecting and maintaining equipment Developing a training plan Strength and conditioning Developing a sound and safe nutrition plan Common injuries and injury prevention Preparing for competitions Most mountain bikers must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, biking workouts, family, work, and recovery. This book is designed for just that purpose, helping athletes develop programs for their specific needs, whether training for health and wellness or winning the race.