Archive for 'Fitness' Category
Stay on Track: Ten Tips to Keep Working Out Through the Winter
6 November 2009By Rob Lockey, CSCS
With the change from summer to fall upon us and winter quickly showing up to the party, it seemed like a good time to look at some tips that will help you complete your workouts now and through this winter. Below are ten suggestions to consider when the seasons throw you off [...]
Getting High: Incorporating Altitude Into Your Training, by Gordo Byrn
5 November 2009A bit of background to kick off. I’m a 40 year old recreational triathlete who lives in Boulder, Colorado (5430 feet) most of the year. I have a background in high altitude mountaineering (10,000 to 20,000 foot peaks); as well as long distance triathlon (past champion Ultraman Hawaii). I host training camps around the world [...]
TrainingPeaks Interviews Ross Tucker from “The Science of Sport”
22 October 2009Ross Tucker earned his Ph. D. in the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research unit at the University of Cape Town in 2006. Since then he has been consulting for South Africa Rugby, Swimming, Canoeing and other sports institutes. He is currently traveling around the United States where he is enjoying attending events such as [...]
TrainingPeaks member profile: Lee Highsmith, Army Combat Engineer
21 October 2009Army Combat Engineer Lee Highsmith is trying to keep his weight under 185 pounds, not only because of a family history of heart disease, but also because 3 roadside bombings have left his lower back too unstable to comfortably support a heavier frame. “One of the things I have to do is [...]
Pre-season Ski Conditioning: Get Ready to Hit the Slopes!
19 October 2009You have all new ski equipment — shaped skis, bindings with riser plates, and the latest boots. You feel totally ready to hit the slopes. But are you? Make sure you aren’t forgetting about the most important piece in preventing ski injuries and increasing your skiing enjoyment: your physical condition. [...]
