Mar. 3, 2008
Trunk Stabilty: Part TwoAn excerpt from the VeloPress book Crosstraining for Endurance Athletes: Building Stability, Balance, and Strength by Raul Giusado
DEVELOPING CORE STRENGTH
Stability of the trunk is dependent on core strength. Popular exercises such as ...
Feb. 19, 2008
Strength? Endurance? Speed?So you want to get faster this coming season, huh? Of course you do-that's why we race, right? But the question is, how do you go about it? If you're like most athletes/triathletes I know, it automatically means more hours/miles/yards, in addition ...
Feb. 3, 2008
Cardiovascular Conditioning: Alternatives to Swim, Bike, Run (Part 3: Rowing Ergometers)If you do not have the luxury of living in an area where year-round outdoor training is an option, or you just hate training in the cold or snow, look beyond the normal treadmill and trainer routines to help you maintain your fitness. An important ...
Feb. 2, 2008
Cardiovascular Conditioning: Alternatives to Swim, Bike, Run (Part 2: Elliptical Trainers and Stair-Climbers)ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS
Elliptical trainers are a great indoor alternative to running outdoors and have the added benefit of putting minimal stress on the joints, while offering a weight-bearing activity. The feet of the user never leave the ...
Feb. 1, 2008
Cardiovascular Conditioning: Alternatives to Swim, Bike, Run (Part 1: Deep-Water Running)If you do not have the luxury of living in an area where year-round outdoor training is an option, or you just hate training in the cold or snow, look beyond the normal treadmill and trainer routines to help you maintain your fitness. An important ...
Jan. 31, 2008
Triathlon-Specific Swimming: Getting Away from MastersSwimming Masters not necessarily good for a triathlete? Whoa! Hang on a second! Where does one get off coming to that conclusion? Well, having swum, and coached, in and out of Masters groups, I can say with certainty that in getting ready for your ...