My Tips for Returning to Training After Sickness
The flu and colds are rampant this year in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are my tips to get back to training after you recover from sickness. https://youtu.be/44A1PTGd5Us
Ask The Man: What Order Should I Do My Workouts?
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 [...]
Swimming Faster: Back Flutter Kick with No Fins
I like to do kicking drills and this one will work your core and your concentration. The key is not to have too much flexion in your knees. Doing flutter kick on your back without fins increases your awareness of the pressure on the top of your foot which ultimately helps when you are doing [...]
Only Doing Freestyle in Your Swim Workouts is a Waste of Time
Triathletes that include backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly into their workouts along with practicing different pulling and kicking patterns will gain training and racing benefits above and beyond their competitors. I strongly believe that only practicing freestyle is a waste of time. Adding different strokes around your freestyle sets will help make you a stronger and [...]
Ask The Man: If I only have 10 hours per week to train what should I do?
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 [...]
Do These 3 Things Now For Faster Races This Summer
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 [...]
My Top 3 Tips for Maintaining Winter Motivation
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 [...]
Swimming Faster: Back Dolphin Kick with Fins
One of the best exercises for your core in the water is back dolphin kick with fins. Try this to help build your strength for your swim. Take a look at this video and you’ll get some more tips on how to do this drill properly. If you give this a try, let me know [...]