It may feel counter intuitive, but taking planned time off during your season can yield huge rewards. Time off isn’t just for the end of the season. In fact, to race your best, it can make sense to stop training—at least briefly. A mid-season break—a kind of mini off-season after a big race—lets you come […]
Triathlon comes with three disciplines, all which have their own set of prevalent injuries—giving you even more opportunities to be sidelined. No athlete is immune; while some injuries are more common in beginners, many occur with overuse to areas of the body that are constantly working in the sport (protect those knees!). There are many reasons […]
I don’t know about you, but when my lower back hurts or my neck gets tight, not only does it cramp my style in training, but it also seriously interferes with everything outside of it. And I’m not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 adults report some instance of acute lower-back […]
By combining consecutively hard works with recovery, you can improve your cycling performance on a variety of levels. Here are some different ways to experiment with block training and incorporate it into your workout planning. Competitive cyclists often seek new ways to improve their performance. While a variety of training techniques can boost your cycling […]
How can your young athlete(s) eat to increase muscle mass? While the image of rippling muscles can be off-putting to many, particularly young females, an increase of muscle mass (big or small) is always beneficial for sports performance. By increasing muscle mass, there is also an increase in power and strength – both highly desired by […]