— Triathlon Training —

Crossfit, Is it a Safe Program?

With the increase in popularity the past few years, Crossfit gyms are opening everywhere. People watch the "Crossfit Games" on ESPN and are intrigued by the great looking, physically gifted athletes that are competing. I have received numerous emails, texts and questions on my views on Crossfit and their workout protocols. Here’s my answer:

Power Training Basics and Terminology

Before we get into how to use a power meter, let's talk about how to establish a baseline Functional Threshold Power (FTP).

Establishing an FTP:

    5 Ways to Compete In Endurance Sports Without Getting Too Skinny

    So if you read the first six articles in this series, then you’ve learned so far how to get nice shoulders, a better butt, a flat stomach and an impressive chest. You’ve learned how to sculpt legs like Lance Armstrong and how to look very, very good in a t-shirt.

    How A Triathlete Can Look Good In A T-Shirt

    The t-shirt became popularized by sailors and Marines, and eventually found it’s way into pop culture during the 1950’s.

    But it originally evolved from 19th century underwear.

    How To Learn From Your Triathlons

    You may not realize it, but even though the triathlon season has mostly ended, you are in a critical period of your training – the time when you can actually look back and learn from your performance this year, and analyze the key factors that help you to generate new goals. Since most races offer detailed online results, and electronic training devices such as GPS, heart rate monitors and power meters are becoming more affordable and easy to use, you probably have access to detailed sources of information about your performance.

    How To Get Legs Like Lance Armstrong

    Of all the sports on the face of the planet, professional cycling produces some of the most impressive legs. But you don’t have to ride a bike for 4-6 hours a day to get those same rock-hard quads, rippling thighs, and powerful, muscular calves.

    Rethinking the Value of the Brick Run for Long Course Triathlon

    Making improvements to your training approach is a critical annual exercise if you are looking to improve. As coaches we perform the same review, although we have the benefit of looking at training and results from a detached perspective. And our top change for the 2012 season is a big one: we decided to eliminate brick workouts (aka running off the bike) as a "special" workout.

    Return on Investment Applied to Triathlon Training, Part I - Introduction

    Lactate Threshold, Rate of Perceived Exertion, or Functional Threshold Power? Periodization or Reverse Periodization? Tastes great or less filling?

    Ups & Downs of Ironman Training

    If you have ever trained or are in training for an Ironman, you will know that it is an experience like no other—especially if you are an ironguides athlete on a daily dose of The Method training program. This article offers advice on how to spot the patterns of overtraining and how to minimize the down days for a more balanced, manageable and effective training cycle.

    Your Top 10 Questions About What To Do During the Week of A Big Race Like An Ironman

    This week, I just returned from Ironman Hawaii. You can check out The Kona Diaries [url]http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/2011/10/the-kona-diaries-day-1-how-t... to see more details on what happened there, or go read my Ironman Hawaii race report.

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