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Why to Add Plyometrics to Your Training
Remember hopping, skipping and jumping around as a kid? That is actually a type of exercise called plyometrics and it’s something you should make time for in your training. I know you may be thinking that you don’t have time to fit in another type of training,...
Are Online Triathlon Coaches Effective?
While many athletes prefer to work with a coach in person, there’s a growing demand for online coaching services. There are pros and cons to both in-person and online coaches, but online coaches are quite effective for triathletes in particular. Below are a...
How to Get Rid of Shin Splints
Shin splints are a common overuse injury. They can occur from running or doing other high-impact activities for a long period of time or without adequate stretching. With runners, it’s often a case of “too much, too fast or too soon” or improper/worn out shoes. ...
The Difference between a Personal Trainer and a Tri Coach
The distinct difference between a personal trainer and triathlon coach is that personal trainers are there to help the individuals reach their fitness goals, while triathlon coaches usually work with more serious athletes on a more demanding level. But here are some...
5 Dry Land Exercises to Improve Your Swim
No matter what your skill level is in the pool, there is always room to improve your strength – not necessarily your body strength, but your core strength. When you swim, you engage your core with every movement. The combined movement between your core muscles and arm...
How to Make the Most of Your Indoor Trainer Rides
Winter is here for many of us. The bad weather and temptation to pick up that book or TV remote, sit on the couch and stop working out is hard to resist. But be strong! The hard-earned fitness gains made during the spring and summer months can be lost in an...
How to Set Your Goals for the New Year
Goals are important. They give you direction on where you want to be. As a triathlete, as you think about the upcoming year and what you want to accomplish, setting goals is a great place to start. Does goal setting really work? Yes. Here are three...
How to Lose 10 Pounds Before Race Season
Getting to your “ideal race weight” can be difficult. If you’re carrying extra weight around you are going to race slower. You’ll want to lose weight to get faster, and run/ride more efficiently. But you can’t just cut out a few calories from your diet –...
6 Reasons Why You Should Get a Professional Bike Fit
Getting a bike fit can feel like an expensive indulgence. But it really isn't. A good bike fit is just as important an investment as the bike itself, and can not only increase your comfort on the bike, but make you faster and stronger. You are already making the...