The Principals of Effort Based Training (Part 2)
The phases of effort based training Aerobic conditioning; 4 to 8 weeks Aerobic capacity is fundamental to any athletes training program from novice to elite. Aerobic capacity this Is the biggest determining factor in an athlete's final pe ...
The principles of effort based training. (Part 1)
Any schedule is but a guideline. To be implemented effectively it's important to understand and apply the principles behind the method rather than blindly following the numbers. The five principles are: Preparation aerobic development ...
Off season training and preparation
This is the time of year when most endurance athletes are starting to think about and perhaps even plan for the coming season. That makes it a good time to to outline what’s most important when it comes to training for your peak training season. Here are ...
Clarifying the term “Glide” in freestyle
You often hear the term “glide” when learning to swim freestyle. Many people think of the glide as a noun, meaning that it is a “thing”. The mere word conjures up thoughts of doing nothing, being static, or resting. But in reality, the glide in freestyle ...
Reduce your Strokes per Length and Increase your Speed!
Dr. Michael Joyner, has ranked Katie Ledecky’s swimming in the past two years “among the most remarkable endurance performances ever”. Ledecky unquestionably has a world-class aerobic engine, but one can only guess at how Ledecky’s fitness compares with ...
Do you Want to be Strong, Powerful and Fast?
Strength training is not cross-training for runners. It’s just part of smart training. Keep reading this article and I'll show you how to balance lifting with training so you can maximize gains in both, boost your speed into a lethal finishing kick, and ...
HOW IMAGERY TRAINING CAN HELP YOU MAXIMIZE YOUR PERFORMANCE
The science of coaching triathletes and runners has been around for decades. Periodization was developed as far back as 1952. Heart Rate, Power, Cadence, training stresses are all great ways to measure the physical impacts of your training cycle. However, ...
Introduction to Be a Better Runner or Triathlete
This nine part series will be available starting September 4, 2018. The total cost is just $75.00. Learn how to be your own coach. The support doesn't end when you complete the webinar. We will be providing ongoing consultations. ...
Creating Positive Muscle Memory
Creating positive muscle memory takes long term focus on better technique and form