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Turbo-Training: The Basics
By Jaqueline Wadsworth on 05/01/2012 17:32:02
New to turbo-training? Our top six tips will see you spinning like a pro.
A turbo-trainer is a stand which clamps to the rear axle of a bike with a roller beneath the rear wheel, turning the bike into a stationary cycle. The range on sale is enormous - see Triathlete’s World March 2011 for a round-up.Wherever you use it
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Turbo-Training: Three Simple Sessions
By Jaqueline Wadsworth on 05/01/2012 17:22:17
Target your cycling weaknesses with the perfect turbo-training session
the benefits of turbo-training or read our quick training guide.
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Turbo Trainer: Unplugged
By Jaqueline Wadsworth on 05/01/2012 17:06:00
Take on some turbo-training sessions and see your speed endurance and strength soar
at once. If turbo-training feels pleasant it’s probably because you’re not concentrating. Hard sessions mean effort, but if Neighbours gets exciting you may find yourself easing off the pedals for a moment or two. And if you’re giving your all to Freddie
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Turbo Charged
By on 18/11/2009 16:26:05
When it's just too cold and wet to even think about going outside, a turbo trainer will help keep you in shape and ready for the open road
.) But guiltily sidling past your bike as it gathers dust in your hallway isn't going to make you a better triathlete. If you want to ride but can't face the great outdoors, there is another way. Using an indoor turbo trainer offers the flexibility of training
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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
consider turbo training as an integral part of any cycling programme. Turn On Your TurboTry this short, effective turbo power session:In an easy gear, warm up for 10 minutesIncrease the gears until you feel as if you’re struggling, then cycle for 45 seconds
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Ride Out The Winter
By on 18/11/2009 17:33:20
An off-season bike-maintenance checklist for triathletes of all levels
bracket, back of the fork crown and so on for gunk. Clean it, then if you spot any cracks, dents or rust, seek professional help from your local bike shop. If you plan to... ride the turbo trainerRemember to wipe the sweat off your bike after each turbo-training
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Essential Winter Training Guide
By Michelle Arthurs on 25/01/2012 12:05:00
Winter training is never easy but if you strike the right balance between indoor and outdoor sessions you’ll be in great shape when the triathlon season kicks off in the spring
Train smarterWhen the weather turns cold, wet and icy, training suddenly seems a lot less enjoyable, so you can grit your teeth and face whatever nature throws at you, or grind out the miles on the treadmill and the turbo trainer. Or you could
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Best Winter Workouts (Preview)
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 16:00:20
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact (non-subscriber preview)
climbing (both sitting and standing) and over-gearing sets on their turbo trainers.Subscribers can view more winter training advice in the full article. If you'd like to subscribe, you can make a significant saving on the newsstand price by subscribing
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Cycle Stronger Now
By on 18/11/2009 16:55:36
Cycling tricks of the trade that could slash minutes off your triathlon times
of their maximum, before racing and training their way to peak fitness through the spring. Some triathlon coaches even believe that these long rides have a strong cross-over effect, reducing the need for low-intensity runs and swims.Turbo-chargedTurbo training
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Best Winter Workouts
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 15:36:26
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact
The popular image of professional triathletes may be of young, hyper-fit, intensely focused super-beings who spend the winter training in a sun-drenched paradise at the expense of a sponsor with bottomless pockets.The mundane but oddly reassuring
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