Hey all, Read an interesting article about training with "instability apparatus" that I thought the group might find interesting.

VeloPress Publishes the First Strength Training Book for Triathletes

Weight training has developed all types of stereotypes with triathletes. Many believe that weight training will bulk them up. Thus slowing them down by adding extra weight. This goes along with the stereotype that athletes such as body builders and explosive sport athletes are the only athletes that need or do weight training. Here is what research says

I currently lift 2-3 times per week. I vary what lifts I do but I work every major muscle group 2 sets of 12 with a little extra on core. I've been doing this for about a year and I think my strength has improved but wanted more. I've kind of leveled off. What recommendations or strength training plans does anyone have/use? thank you...bw bw

I am training for what will be my two first triathlons (both sprint distance) at the end of the summer. So far I am doing pretty well, pursuing the fairly aggressive sprint tri training program for intermediates on this site. As a 21 yr old male, I was in fairly good shape even before I started training.

Guest writer and elite cyclist, Joe Papp, gives a thorough review of the The Next Level DVD, a strength training DVD for endurance athletes.