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Addressing Lower Back Problems In The Triathlete

Between 2 and 6 million Americans suffer serious back pain every year. At some point in their lives, 4 out of 5 adults will suffer a pain severe enough to warrant medical care. In one study of Ironman triathletes, 91% had suffered at least one soft-tissue overuse injury during the previous year's training. Spine injuries were most common, with 72% of the triathletes reporting lower back pain.

What Every Triathlete Needs To Know About Carbohydrates

It would be wise for every triathlete to learn more about the 4 key nutrients of triathlon nutrition. Let's start by focusing on carbohydrates. Here's how they work in your body when you're competing. See which foods are highest in carb content.

What Every Triathlete Should Know About The Power-To-Weight Ratio

You can't change your genetics, but you may be a candidate to significantly influence your body composition to aid your performance as a triathlete. Whatever body type you have, and whatever your body fat composition, improving your power-to-weight ratio will aid you in reaching your full potential as a triathlete.

How To Become A Better Swimmer

I had a rocky start in swimming as a triathlete, but today swimming is the most enjoyable part of training and competing in triathlons for me. If you're a new triathlete and swimming is your weakest link, here are some things you can do to improve your swimming right now.

Becoming The Peaceful Triathlete: 3 Tips For Success

What would it mean for you to be a peaceful triathlete? How could this help you succeed in being the best triathlete you can be? What follows are some discoveries I have made along the way, which I hope aid you in becoming a peaceful triathlete.

Jim’s Fun Times Guide Triathlon Awards

I decided to close out one year and start a new one on The Fun Times Guide to Triathlons with some special triathlon awards. Here are Jim's Fun Times Guide Triathlon Awards for the year.

The Fear Of Losing Fitness In The Off-Season

During the off-season, all triathletes face the fear of losing fitness. Here are some tips to keep you on the right track all year round.

How To Be A Green Triathlete

There's no question that the sport of triathlon leaves an ecological footprint. Thankfully, more and more triathlon race directors and organizers are going green. Here are some examples, plus tips for being a green triathlete.

Should Triathletes Do Free-Weight Squats?

In fact, there may be some very good reasons that you should be doing free-weight squats as a triathlete.

The Psychology And Physiology Of The Over-40 Triathlete

As an over-40 triathlete, I want to encourage you to extend your longevity and enjoyment in the sport of triathlon by viewing your age as an advantage. Here's how...

How Lance Armstrong Turned Endurance Training Into A Science

See how Lance Armstrong turned endurance sport training into a discipline of applied science, with emphasis on the aspects of Psychology and Nutrition.

What We Can Learn From Lance Armstrong – An Athlete Who Survived Cancer

This post is about opening your eyes to cancer, the leading cause of death in America among adults under the age of 85. It happened to Lance Armstrong, a conditioned athlete. And it could happen to you.

Lance Armstrong’s Training Secret: Lactate Threshold Training

What's the secret to Lance Armstrong's training?... Improve your ability to ride at your lactate threshold! Here's how to do it.

3 Things Every Triathlete Should Learn From Lance Armstrong

Following are 3 unique ways that triathletes can benefit from Lance Armstrong's personal experiences and training.

New Year’s Resolutions To Help You Become A Better Triathlete

As a triathlete, there are several ways you could apply the concept of a New Year's Resolution to your training. Following are some tips for coming up with New Year's Resolutions that could help you to become a better triathlete.

Can The 300 Workout Program Help Triathletes?

The secret training regimen discussed all over the Internet is called the 300 Workout. Here's how it works and how it can benefit triathletes.

Should Triathletes Eat Organic Foods?

Organic food is more expensive than conventional food. So the real question is: Does the additional cost of organic food justify going organic for a triathlete? I think most triathletes would agree that the fewer additives and chemicals they put into their body the better. Here's more...

How To Remain A Triathlete Over The Long Haul

Here are some things you can do to increase the chances that you will actually stick with triathlon as a sport, and continue to meet your short- and long-term goals.

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