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Lower class
By on 06/02/2013 13:04:29
Pedal stronger, with less chance of injury, by doing these simple lower body moves.
you can do two sets of 15, add a third set.Single-legged pedallingStrengthens: Hips and backs of thighs; also teaches muscle memory for smooth cyclingDo it: Using a turbo trainer set at a moderate resistance, pedal for 30-60 seconds with your left leg
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What's The Damage? (Preview)
By Roy Stevenson on 09/08/2010 14:38:23
Unless you’re a very lucky or very resilient triathlete you will suffer an injury at some point. The question is how to deal with it when it happens.
.Change is goodIf the injury is not severe enough to stop you running or cycling, now's the time to modify your training. By taking the following steps, there's a good chance your injury will improve within a week or two, so you can gradually start to increase
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What’s The Damage?
By Roy Stevenson on 09/08/2010 14:06:25
Unless you’re a very lucky or very resilient triathlete you will suffer an injury at some point. The question is how to deal with it when it happens.
is not severe enough to stop you running or cycling, now's the time to modify your training. By taking the following steps, there's a good chance your injury will improve within a week or two, so you can gradually start to increase your training again.A key
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Damage Limitation Exercise
By Nick Grantham on 23/11/2009 13:19:57
When your chosen sport involves three disciplines the range of possible injuries is impressive, but you can take steps to limit or, with luck, avoid them
on performance. Prevention is, of course, better than cure - there are simple exercises you can do that may help prevent these injuries from developing in the first place, or assist your recovery if they are already present.The nature of triathlon means that you
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Body Of Knowledge
By on 23/11/2009 16:47:05
Look after yourself from the inside out with this guide to musculoskeletal health
of the cases studied were minor soft-tissue injuries. The study suggested that cycling was a major contributing factor to these injuries. A good cycling position is vital, as is good general posture. Sort it out"Look at all your lifestyle habits: how you sit
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Are You Overtraining?
By Roy Stevenson on 21/10/2010 17:14:02
Determination can mean ignoring the signs of overtraining - at your peril
from cutting back to a single workout each day, alternating between swimming, cycling and running sessions, instead of packing two (or three) workouts into each day. These lengthy layoffs work. Chris Tremonte, who has completed more than 100 triathlons
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Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free
Hours spent running, cycling and swimming will, unless you're careful, play havoc with your muscles, resulting in poor performance and an increased risk of injury. Flexibility training is possibly the most forgotten and misunderstood aspects
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Give Me Strength
By on 18/11/2009 17:01:29
Use your head - smart strength training will make you a better triathlete
For most triathletes the potential benefits of strength training are outweighed by the fear of gaining too much bulk, losing flexibility and having a diminished 'feel' for their sport. Let's get one thing clear: strength training for triathlon is not about
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