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Triathlon is a typically summer sport with a season that runs from April to October in the northern hemisphere. During the winter off-season, athletes need to maintain a minimum level of training to prepare for the following season, while also dealing with winter viruses: flu, gastroenteritis, COVID… Here’s how to resume regular training while “boosting” your immune system to avoid getting sick.
Triathletes are well known for their determination in training. We chain together laps, kilometers on the bike, and runs because it gives us satisfaction and “soothes” our conscience. But even with all that energy, enthusiasm should not lead to haste. Recovery is essential to avoid mistakes and optimize performance.
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.
Triathlon is a competitive sport and it’s during competitions that you can truly experience the unique sensations offered by transitions. Of course, you can replicate this in training, but it’s not quite the same as when you’re wearing a race bib. Successfully completing your race on the big day depends on specific preparation beforehand, both technically, physically, and mentally. However, even with thorough preparation, there is one aspect that can undermine all your goals: nutrition!
Triathlon is a sport that encompasses three disciplines: swimming, cycling, and running. If we consider nutrition, we can rightly see it as the fourth discipline. The vast majority of races take place outdoors, adding uncertainty regarding the aquatic environment, roads, and trails to follow. Triathlon is also a discovery of one’s limits. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, there are mistakes to avoid to ensure your triathlon goes as smoothly as possible!
Which triathlete has never seen Kristian Blummenfelt or the Brownlee brothers training under a tent or in a lab to simulate heat? Everyone knows that training in the heat is beneficial for performance. Everyone is familiar with or has some understanding of physical exercise and the principles of homeostasis. However, few of us make the effort to combine physical exercise with heat, except in summer. Yet, the benefits are such that the best athletes train all year round with heat and maintain their heat threshold year-round through weekly sessions.
When it comes to endurance sports like running, cycling, and swimming, understanding the differences between aerobic and anaerobic training is crucial for optimizing performance and achieving fitness goals. Both types of training play distinct and complementary roles in improving overall fitness. Let’s explore the main characteristics of each type of training and how they apply to endurance sports.
Training in the morning offers numerous benefits for endurance athletes, such as cyclists and runners. Taking advantage of the cooler hours of the day can improve performance and maintain motivation, even during the hottest months of the year. Here’s why morning training is so beneficial and how to motivate yourself to make the most of it.
In triathlon, the transition is often referred to as the “fourth discipline” alongside swimming, cycling, and running. This critical phase of the race, divided into T1 (swim-to-bike) and T2 (bike-to-run), can make the difference between a good and an extraordinary performance. A perfect transition is not only about speed but also strategy and precision. Here are some tips to optimize this crucial moment of the race.
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.