Whether your goal is health oriented (to lose weight, gain muscle, lower blood pressure or cholesterol), improve your fitness level (gain endurance, strength, …
Breaking Down a Training Plan: The Transition Phase
An organized approach to training allows athletes to gain fitness and achieve race goals without overtraining. Although training plan structures will differ, …
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Breaking Down the Training Plan: General Preparation
In order to help an athlete peak at the right time and achieve his or her racing goals, the training objectives within the macrocycle shift throughout the …
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Breaking Down a Training Plan: The Competition Phase
In order to help an athlete peak at the right time and achieve his or her racing goals, the training objectives within the macrocycle shift throughout the …
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Breaking Down a Training Plan: The Taper
Breaking down the 5 steps when creating a training plan. When developing a training plan I block off 10-21 days from an athletes A race date to taper. For a …
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Tart Cherry Juice and Effects on Performance
Becca Blumberg from Colorado State University has written an awesome article on tart cherry juice and it’s effects on training and performance. Enjoy! If …
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