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Common Triathlete Injuries & How To Treat Them

Following are some of the most common triathlete injuries and how to treat them...

How To Prepare Your Bike For The Triathlon Season

Here are some tips to help you prepare your triathlon bike for the upcoming triathlon season. Tips include: how to change a flat tire, how to clean your bike and lube your bike chain, how to tune-up your bike, and other basic bike maintenance tips.

High-Tech Bikes & Gear For Triathletes

Here are a few of the latest high-tech bike gear options for triathletes, including: triathlon bikes, triathlon shoes, cycling socks, LED bike lights, Lace locks for shoelaces, and gel bottles for cyclists.

Bodyweight Exercises Build Functional Strength For Triathletes

Bodyweight exercises are exercises that rely on your body weight alone -- no weights and no machines that provide resistance. Bodyweight exercises are stressful on the body without being damaging to the body. Here are the best bodyweight exercises for triathletes.

How A Cycling Power Meter Can Help Triathletes

What if I told you that using a power meter could help you reach the performance level you desire in half the time you would spend training without it? It's going to cost you on the front end, but the investment may prove quite worthwhile, even more economical in the long run.

Ironman Triathlons: Are You Ready For An Ironman?

The two main questions you need to ask yourself before competing in your first Ironman are: Should you even consider doing an Ironman? and Are you ready for an Ironman? Let's break down all of the factors that go into answering those questions for yourself.

How A Triathlete Trains Through Nagging Sports Injuries

If you have a recent sport injury, you're probably wondering how this is going to affect your training. Each triathlete and each injury is unique. Returning too soon can increase your risk of re-injury or developing a chronic problem that will lead to a longer recovery. Waiting too long can lead to unnecessary de-conditioning.

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.

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