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IRONMAN Training Plans for All Fitness Levels
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Active.com

Debunked: 5 Incorrect Assumptions People Make about IRONMAN Training
IRONMAN training is tough but it's far from impossible. Don't let one of these common misconceptions about IRONMAN training keep you from toeing t...
By Steven Moody, Training Peaks

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

8 Tips for Your Next Taper
A good taper is a must if you want to get the most out of your performance on race day.
By LAVA Magazine

11 Tips for Your First Triathlon
Sixtime IRONMAN champion Dave Scott has had years to perfect his raceday strategy. Before you head to your first triathlon, take a look at his top ...
By Michelle Valenti and Dave Scott

How to Warm-up for Long Course Triathlon
Getting the right warmup is the first step to having a great day. The following guidelines will help you determine the best way for you to be prime...
By Jim Vance, Training Peaks

Transition Clinic Part One: Mastering T1 (Swim to Bike)
By knowing your course, practicing your transitions and keeping your setup simple, you too can master T1 and shave valuable minutes off your finish...
By Carrie McCusker, Training Peaks

7 Exercises for a Strong Triathlon Finish
Have you ever been close to the finish line when your legs start to feel like lead, your form falls apart and the end of the race seems like it's m...
By Erik Taylor

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs
When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro...
By Ryan Wood

Strength Training for Triathletes
When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv...
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease.
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

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IRONMAN Training Plans for All Fitness Levels Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN. By Active.com

Debunked: 5 Incorrect Assumptions People Make about IRONMAN Training IRONMAN training is tough but it's far from impossible. Don't let one of these common misconceptions about IRONMAN training keep you from toeing t... By Steven Moody, Training Peaks

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves. By Mark Allen

8 Tips for Your Next Taper A good taper is a must if you want to get the most out of your performance on race day. By LAVA Magazine

11 Tips for Your First Triathlon Sixtime IRONMAN champion Dave Scott has had years to perfect his raceday strategy. Before you head to your first triathlon, take a look at his top ... By Michelle Valenti and Dave Scott

How to Warm-up for Long Course Triathlon Getting the right warmup is the first step to having a great day. The following guidelines will help you determine the best way for you to be prime... By Jim Vance, Training Peaks

Transition Clinic Part One: Mastering T1 (Swim to Bike) By knowing your course, practicing your transitions and keeping your setup simple, you too can master T1 and shave valuable minutes off your finish... By Carrie McCusker, Training Peaks

7 Exercises for a Strong Triathlon Finish Have you ever been close to the finish line when your legs start to feel like lead, your form falls apart and the end of the race seems like it's m... By Erik Taylor

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath. By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro... By Ryan Wood

Strength Training for Triathletes When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit? If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv... By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease. By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves. By Mark Allen

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up. By Margaret Cyphers

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn? When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns. By Ryan Wood

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IRONMAN Training Plans for All Fitness Levels
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Active Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Active.com

Debunked: 5 Incorrect Assumptions People Make about IRONMAN Training
IRONMAN training is tough but it's far from impossible. Don't let one of these common misconceptions about IRONMAN training keep you from toeing t...
By Steven Moody, Training Peaks

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

8 Tips for Your Next Taper
A good taper is a must if you want to get the most out of your performance on race day.
By LAVA Magazine

11 Tips for Your First Triathlon
Sixtime IRONMAN champion Dave Scott has had years to perfect his raceday strategy. Before you head to your first triathlon, take a look at his top ...
By Michelle Valenti and Dave Scott

How to Warm-up for Long Course Triathlon
Getting the right warmup is the first step to having a great day. The following guidelines will help you determine the best way for you to be prime...
By Jim Vance, Training Peaks

Transition Clinic Part One: Mastering T1 (Swim to Bike)
By knowing your course, practicing your transitions and keeping your setup simple, you too can master T1 and shave valuable minutes off your finish...
By Carrie McCusker, Training Peaks

7 Exercises for a Strong Triathlon Finish
Have you ever been close to the finish line when your legs start to feel like lead, your form falls apart and the end of the race seems like it's m...
By Erik Taylor

8 Ice Bath Dos and Don'ts
For those wanting to take the cold road to injury prevention, here are eight tips for a safe and effective ice bath.
By Andy Schmitz, USA Triathlon

20 Great Triathlon Spectator Signs
When the going gets tough, a wellplaced spectator sign can keep a triathlete going. And sometimes, triathletes just need a laugh as they grind thro...
By Ryan Wood

Strength Training for Triathletes
When structuring your triathlon training plan, it's easy to overlook strength training. But dedicating some time to the weight room can improve you...

Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some adv...
By Gale Bernhardt

How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Tackling a triathlon can be daunting, even for the fittest folks. With this sprintdistance training plan, you'll make it to the finish line with ease.
By Rachel Sturtz, Women's Health

Mark Allen's 12 Best Strength Exercises
Strength training can be the tool to help you boost power, reduce fatigue, guard against injury and increase your laterace energy reserves.
By Mark Allen

6 One-Hour Freestyle Workouts
Mix up your swim workouts and get faster. Here are six onehour workouts that will keep you energized and speed you up.
By Margaret Cyphers

How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
When you jump in the pool, what kind of workout should you expect? From freestyle to butterfly, here's a look at how many calories swimming burns.
By Ryan Wood

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