by MJ Gasik | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by MJ Gasik | Jan 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
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...
by MJ Gasik | Dec 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
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 –...
by MJ Gasik | Dec 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
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...
by MJ Gasik | Nov 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Get out there and shop! It’s the perfect time to take advantage of all the holiday sales and find those perfect gifts for the triathlete in your life! Here are some ideas that we love: $35 might seem insane to spend on a swim cap, but the Hammerhead Swim Cap actually...