Category Archives: Tri Training

Maximize your workout: Intervals made easy

If there’s one cardio “must” I’m always preaching, it’s interval training–basically, varying the pace of your workouts as a proven method for boosting fitness and maximizing benefits.  I’ve already gone on and on about the benefits in previous posts, and … Continue reading

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Heart Rate Training made simple

My spin class regulars have heard me speak about the dangers of going all out, all the time–how it can lead to  injury, illness, and over training. On the other hand you don’t want to be that guy I saw … Continue reading

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How to Not Get Hit by Cars

With spring around the corner outdoor cyclists are getting excited about the prospect of long rides without the risk of frostbite. Whether you’re a hard core cyclist, commute by bike, or just hop on a Bike Share bike every now … Continue reading

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High Intensity Interval and Time Trial Classes

Great job to the Thursday Spinning class on hitting those High Intensity Intervals today! Remember–in Tuesday’s class we’re doing our monthly 30 Minute Time Trial–a great opportunity to calibrate your heart rate monitor to your specific training zones. Read all … Continue reading

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A Healthier You in 2013

It’s that time of year again.  No matter what your fitness achievements were in 2012, you’re undoubtably looking back and thinking, “I could have done better.” But what better time than the New Year to recommit to new fitness goals … Continue reading

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Riding with heart (rate)

  In every Spinning class you’ll hear me refer to the suggested effort level for a particular interval, stated as a % of your max effort/max heart rate and comparing it to an everyday activity: 60%– Easy warm up or cool down … Continue reading

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Do you need an “off season”?

We hear the term all the time in relation to professional athletes– the “off season.”  But could an average Jane or Joe who works out regularly–and perhaps participates in the occasional triathlon and/or cycling/running event–benefit from an off season too? … Continue reading

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Home-for-the-Holidays Workout!

The holidays are here, and if you’re like me, that means travel–travel away from home, your favorite gym classes, familiar running paths, bike riding routes, and pool. Maybe you’re going somewhere where you can’t easily run outside or find a … Continue reading

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High Intensity Intervals & Ironman Inspiration!

Hi gang! Good work to everyone who tackled those high intensity (or Tabata) intervals this morning. As promised, here’s a link to a great article from Active.com that talks about the benefits of high intensity training. Named for Japanese researcher … Continue reading

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Must-see TV: Ironman World Championship this weekend!

Chances are you’ve seen the iconic video —in my opinion, one of the most moving in all of sports history. In it, a woman struggles to the finish line of a little-known race that billed itself as the toughest one-day test of … Continue reading

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