V02 max, or maximal oxygen uptake, is a measure of a person’s aerobic fitness and their ability to use oxygen during exercise. It is determined by the amount of oxygen that the body can take in, transport, and use during exercise. There are several components that contribute to a person’s…
Setting goals is an important part of any endurance sport, as it gives you something to work towards and helps to motivate and inspire you along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned triathlete, runner, or cyclist, having clear and attainable goals can make all the difference in your training and…
There is a growing body of research indicating that runners and cyclists can benefit from incorporating strength training into their training routines. Strength training refers to exercises that are designed to increase muscle strength and endurance. Some of the benefits of strength training for runners and cyclists include: Improved power…
Congratulations on taking the first step towards training for triathlons! Triathlon training can be a rewarding and challenging experience, and it’s important to approach it with a solid plan in place. Here are a few basic steps you can follow as you begin your triathlon journey: Choose a triathlon…
The aerobic threshold the „secret“ to increased endurance, improved performance and better health explained for triathletes, runners and cyclists. The aerobic threshold is the point, also known as the first lactate threshold (LT1), at which during exercise the body begins to rely on oxygen as the primary source of fuel…
The lactate test is a blood test that measures the level of lactic acid made in the body and the heart rate during a step test. In this protocol power or pace is increased in regular steps, heart measurements and a lactate sample is taken towards the end of each…
There can be several reasons why your glutes may not be firing correctly. Some common causes include muscle imbalances, poor posture, and overuse of other muscle groups. It may cause issues such as hip pain, lower back pain, sciatic nerve irritation and even knee pain. Here are a few tips…
It is well documented that your lactate threshold (also known as LT2, MLSS, anaerobic lactate threshold or OBLA) is a very important performance metric. Does that mean if a triathlete, cyclist or runner reached his/her highest lactate threshold that he/she is in top shape? No, although a higher lactate threshold is…
Nowhere to hide! -by Brian Nath, Beginner to All-American Triathlete, Scottsdale, Arizona. A few days ago I found myself out on the Sonoran Parkway putting in a solid hour at Tempo effort. On most days the parkway is the place to go when you want to lay down some focused…
Hyponatremia means roughly „low salt levels“, and can be brought on by decreased ingestion of sodium or by increased intake of sodium-free or sodium-low fluids. In effect, hyponatremia is a state in which your body’s electrolytes are too dilute. In extreme cases this can lead to death. In milder forms,…