Mobility, Stretching & Strengthg Articles & Videos
You Don’t Know Squat (Yet)
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 [...]
6 Tips to Live a Long & Healthy Life
This shot was recently taken of my dad, Verne, and me. My dad turned 93 on June 19th. He’s always been a huge supporter of me and my kids: attending and organizing swim meets, water polo [...]
Power in the Engine Room: Building Glute Strength
I refer to the gluteals as the body's "engine room". The glutes produce the power you need on the bike & run, and provide stability during the swim. If you're not sufficiently engaging your glutes, [...]
Ripped! 12 Tips to Achieve Your Ideal Racing Weight
I'm frequently asked about the best ways to attain your ideal racing weight. As triathletes, we must strive to attain that perfect balance between lean body mass, power and immune health (it does no good to drop [...]
Workout Wednesday with BioAstin: Alleviating Hamstring and Low Back Tightness
Hi Dave, I finished my first Olympic-distance triathlon in October 2016 and my left hamstring and lower back have become tighter and more aggravated during the off-season. Can neck tightness and lower back stiffness on [...]
Dealing with Achilles Tendonitis
The key is stretching and rolling your feet, achilles, shins, hamstrings, quads, hips and spine.
Don’t Roll Your IT Band
I see so many people laying on their IT bands and foam rolling them thinking they will release tension. You won't and here's why.
Building a Bullet Proof Body
with Christine Bell Too often I see clients early in the New Year with season-stalling injuries caused by overzealous training. After a 4- to 6-week romp on the holiday party circuit, they jump off the [...]
Designing the Perfect Pre-Race Taper
Over the years I’ve seen many athletes not achieve their full potential in races because they failed to execute a proper pre-race taper. I’ve witnessed triathletes who have not backed off enough and have arrived [...]