Strength exercises: an important part of any training plan. Coaches include them into the periodization model, all the way to the race day.
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Trail running training, made easy, with Science
In trail running training, athletes train on the mountain, at the foot of a hill, on a beach or a meadow. A harsh routine, to say the least.
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3 benefits of Plyometric training in sports
You need to incorporate plyometric training in your athletes’ training programs. Let’s go through its benefits and why you need to use it.
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How to balance the three legs of Triathlon training
The triathlon training process is interesting and exciting, preventing psychological tiredness. But, how do you balance your training plan?
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5 tips to run a 70.3 Ironman, the easy way
The 70.3 Ironman — or half-distance triathlon; participants compete in 3 different disciplines, making up a challenging kilometer distance!
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5 reasons why athletes need Plyometrics
Rapid movement, is characteristic of Plyometrics exercises, often used as a strength training program. Do you use them for your athletes?
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FTP Testing and its importance to your goals
Evaluating a cyclist’s physical condition before commencing their training is of paramount importance. We do it with FTP testing!
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The online training program for runners, you need
Today, newbie athletes can easily find any type of online training program for runners; even those who want a more systematic involvement with the sport. With a few clicks on a browser, a variety of training plans and programs are…
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Sweet Spot in endurance cycling: How to get there
For those not familiar with the term, the Sweet Spot is a training method inextricably linked to Functional Threshold Power (FTP) in endurance cycling. Specifically, it refers to training units executed with the intermittent training method close to FTP —…
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Optimal running cadence for runners and triathletes
Coaches use running cadence to monitor the performance & development of an athlete. Find your optimal running cadence with your coach’s help!
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