If you are not sure what ankle band swimming is, then I can assure you you have not done a set of freestyle with the nast little band around you ankles. What makes this drill so effective, is the fact that the athlete must exhibit proper body position, a high stroke rate and effective propulsion all at the...

Oct 21, 2011

I saw this quote the other day “Discipline naturally follows passion and commitment. Where there’s a lack of discipline there’s something else in the way: fear.”, and it got me thinking.   You see this is the time of year when I spend lots of time reviewing all the data, graphs, charts and race results for the athletes I coach....

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Sep 14, 2011

Maximize the Transition Phase   As the triathlon season comes to a close, it’s very tempting to put your bike away for several weeks or months. The sun is going down earlier n, and the next triathlon is four to six months away, so there is a loss less urgency. WRONG. Several weeks of inactivity can require 8-to 12 weeks to regain your fitness. And if you...

Sep 13, 2011

This is a good exercise for building strength through working the arms and core muscles.

Aug 6, 2011

See video explanation of the One Leg Bar SLDL, an important strengthening exercise to improve cycling strength.  

Aug 6, 2011

Here is a video explaining the slide board squat. This is another key strength exercise for cyclists.      

Aug 6, 2011

See the video below for an explanation of the Deadlift, a key strength exercise for cyclists.