Five-Time Gold Medalist Eric Heiden Co-Authors New Book

After careers as an Olympic speed skater, professional cyclist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Heiden is sharing his diverse expertise from each of his pursuits in a newly co-authored book.

Heiden, now age 50, won all five speed skating medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. After retired from speed skating, Heiden transitioned into two other careers — pro cycling for seven years and then medical doctor.

Heiden and long-time friend and colleague, Dr. Max Testa, have collaborated with veteran journalist Deanne Musolf on the new release, “Faster, Better, Stronger.”

It’s Sub-titled “10 Proven Secrets To A Healthier Body In 12 Weeks.”

Heiden and Testa have extensive experience working with myriad athletes, Tour de France cyclists to world champion hockey players, NBA stars to Olympic speed skaters. The two physicians developed the UC Davis Sports Performance Center in Sacramento, Calif., and they now work together at the Orthopedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Musolf has written for many national publications in her nearly 20-year career.

The book is divided into two parts: the whys and hows behind exercise that works and a step-by-step system to evaluate your current fitness level and design a personalized fitness regime.

Faster, Better, Stronger (ISBN 13: 978-0061215230, $25.95) is published by Collins Living and available via major retailers and online outlets.