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Cycling Running Swimming

FTP: Definition and Usage

We often hear about FTP, these three letters that stand for Functional Threshold Power. But what does it actually mean? How can you perform an FTP test? How can you use this data to optimize your training? In this article, we explain the concept of FTP in exercise physiology, detailing how to perform an FTP test in the three triathlon disciplines and providing tips to maximize its benefits.

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Swimming Triathlon

Mastering the Crawl: Enhance Your Swimming Technique

The front crawl, or freestyle, is the perfect combination of speed and fluidity, but the key lies in making it natural. Every aspect, from body position to strokes and even breathing, plays a crucial role. In this article, we delve into the basic principles to help you swim more efficiently, reduce effort, and improve your performance in the water.

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Strength and Mobility Swimming Triathlon

Shoulder Strength Exercises

The article focuses on exercises to strengthen the shoulders, with a special focus on swimmers and triathletes. The explanatory videos included will provide practical demonstrations of targeted exercises to improve shoulder strength and endurance, essential for performance in the water.

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Competition Swimming Triathlon

Swimming starts in triathlon

When hundreds or even thousands of neoprene figures plunge into the water at the same time at the start of a triathlon, a lack of space and breath is guaranteed. Here are the best tips.

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2PEAK Cycling Running Swimming

2PEAK Performance Test for Cycling, Running and Swimming

The aim of training is to improve performance. 2PEAK offers you several simple but effective methods to measure your fitness level under real conditions, to be repeated as often as necessary. Here is an overview of the main performance tests offered by 2PEAK for cycling, running and swimming.

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Swimming

7 key points in swimming

Swimming efficiently is like a jigsaw puzzle; only when each piece is in its proper place is the whole picture correct. We present seven key points and 20 technical exercises for freestyle swimming.

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Swimming

Aquajogging

Aqua jogging, also known as Deep Water Running is a super winter and injury alternative for runners. One thing to consider is coordination with running workouts.

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Swimming Triathlon

Faster Freestyle

Tips & sample workouts to help you make quick progress when getting back into the indoor pool.

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Swimming Triathlon

Gliding in Freestyle Swimming

You hear about the “glide phase” again and again. What exactly is it all about? Which swimmers benefit, who is better off leaving it alone?

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Strength and Mobility Swimming

Strength Training for Amateur Swimmers

Extra training for swimmers: shoulder, chest and arm muscles can be trained well in the weight room. We explain what to look out for during training.