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Perfect 10: Essential Tri Training Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:39:41
Following out beginners' triathlon training schedule? Follow these training tips to get the best results.
proper cycle shoes, but they will improve your speed. If you have not used them before they can seem tricky at first. If this is your first triathlon it is a good idea to get toe cages for your pedals and to cycle in trainers. This way you will be able
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
you must reach to perform well at any distance of triathlon. Improving base fitness is essential if you want to improve your performance. Every athlete must return to base training every year, regardless of his or her experience or ability, and keep
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Q+A: How can I improve the pull phase of my stroke?
By on 07/11/2011 12:31:54
line (the pull). Using the forearm as well as the hand to increase the pull increases the surface area against the water, thereby increasing power. Recovery of the arm out of the water should be relaxed, with a low hand position and high elbow to aid
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In A Spin
By Ant Smith, Selene Yeager, Ruth Emmett, Alison Hamlett on 02/12/2009 17:49:14
Here’s our guide to how to make spinning work for you – and what classes to avoid – as well as advice on when it’s time to get out of the gym and onto the roads
-important endurance element of your training.✘ Classes are usually between 45 to 60 minutes – too short to develop endurance for all but sprint triathlons.✘ Spinning studios often become hot, even during lower intensity sessions, leaving you feeling drained
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Fat's Fantastic
By on 18/11/2009 13:15:49
Omega-3 is the one fat we don't get enough of - and the one we can't live without
At this moment, the chances are you have a dietary deficiency that's harming your health, hindering your recovery and holding you back in training. Even if you pop a multivitamin and get the recommended daily amount of vitamins and minerals, you
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Your Guide to Self-massage
By on 19/11/2009 15:25:19
This self-massage programme will leave your legs fresh and ready for the next training session
Elite athletes have long sworn by rubdowns to aid recovery and help them feel fresh the day after intense training or a race. It's not likely that we need another reason to have a post-exercise massage, but researchers from Ohio State University
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Speedy Bike Sessions
By on 04/06/2008 11:08:20
Boost your cycle power with these short but effective bike sessions
Smart cycling isn’t all about long, slow rides at a high cadence. The key is to build power by adding intensity with the correct training sessions and clever use of gears. Runners looking to make the transition to triathlon often have a head start
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RW's 60-Second Guides Index
By Runner's World on 24/05/2009 09:26:50
Bite-sized articles for the seriously time-pressed
the carb-loading low-down with these simple dos and don'ts.Rest and RecoveryBecome a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips.Core StabilityA strong core will make you fitter and faster, as well
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Q+A: How can I develop my bike endurance when I only have one hour to train?
By on 25/11/2011 16:39:22
rate). Have a 10-minute recovery between the two blocks. After that, take another five-minute recovery and finish with five efforts of one minute as hard as you can sustain, with a one-minute recovery between each. These sessions will stimulate your
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Q+A: How can I prepare for a hilly Ironman when I live in a flat city?
By on 10/06/2011 15:04:11
and then lower the cadence to 50rpm. Match your recovery time (easy riding, normal gears) to your interval time. Your heart rate should remain about 10 beats below your threshold. Don't produce excessive lactate; remember, this is not about maximum effort
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