Hi Dave, How important is the order of the workouts each day? I get that brick sessions should be done as arranged. But if I have one swim and one bike workout scheduled, can I do the bike in the morning and the swim in the evening? Mattias This is a great question and [...]
We're often pressed to find enough training time, especially during the off-season when daylight is short. In this edition of Ask The Man, I help Sue make the most of her limited weekly training hours. This video is packed with information! I'll explain: How to make the most of just 10 hours per week of [...]
Every year triathletes ask me the same question. “What should I be doing now -- in the off-season -- to lay a successful foundation for my summer races?” In order to get fitter, faster and achieve your race goals, you have to have good form, strength and proper biomechanics. For this week’s Workout Wednesday brought [...]
Sub zero temps, snow, cold... Who wants to train now? It's difficult to stay motivated and on track when the weather is not cooperating. With low temperatures currently sweeping across North America, in this edition of Workout Wednesday powered by Bioastin I want to share my 3 best winter motivation tips from a few years [...]
I'm frequently asked, “Why should I include HIIT training sessions in my workouts now? Shouldn’t I just be taking it easy during the off-season?” My answer? "No! The benefits of year-round HIIT workouts are tremendous!" Here are 3 of my favorite reasons to include some harder efforts every week: Keep Your Fast Twitch Muscles Primed. Short interval segments activate [...]
https://youtu.be/MS2TNLU1kdU Are you interested in being faster on the run and stronger on the bike? Do you want more flexibility in your hips, legs and back? Of course you do. If there's one exercise that will help in all of those areas, it's the squat. It's also an exercise that causes confusion [...]
When you ride with friends on the weekends do you either just go out for an easy-paced cruise or do you try to put the hammer down on each other for most of the ride? This Workout Wednesday Powered by Bioastin is something in-between. It can give you and your buddies a structured workout that [...]
I’m in Kona right now, along with thousands of athletes, fans, media and industry bigshots… eagerly awaiting this Saturday’s IRONMAN World Championship. This is the ideal time for me to answer a question that I’m frequently asked: How can I best return to training immediately after my race? Here’s my 5-day prescription for the vast [...]
