Training
The Power of Mental and Visualisation Techniques for Triathletes: Boosting Performance for Race Day Success
By combining visualisation, goal setting, and mental preparedness, triathletes can boost their race-day performance, tackle challenges effectively, and strengthen their confidence.
The Key to Faster Cycling in Triathlons is Building a Solid Base
Seasoned triathletes know that going long in the base-building phase with a mix of long easy rides and some high intensity work is key to improving cycling speed and endurance for triathlons.
Lactate for Endurance Training: What is it?
Lactate is a metabolic product produced during the metabolism of carbohydrates that can be used as a fuel source for muscles.
The 3 Simple Aspects of Freestyle for Long-Term Improvement
To swim great freestyle, minimise drag by assuming a streamlined body posture with level alignment and lack of wiggling. Keep it simple and practice the Ball Float, Human Paddle, and Over-Under Freestyle exercises.
The Importance of Using Lactate to Determine Exercise Intensity
Using lactate to prescribe exercise intensity can be a valuable tool for endurance athletes to regulate the intensity of their training sessions, particularly during long sessions.
Maximising Athlete Durability: A Key Factor in Ironman Success
Understanding and managing durability, or the decline in the first threshold of moderate-to-heavy intensity during prolonged exercise, is an important factor in successful Ironman training.