Beginner Triathlete - Strength Training articles

A strong core will allow you to keep optimal body alignment for whatever you’re doing (swim, bike or run), and this in turn will reduce your fatigue in the long run.

A correct strength training program increases strength in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues. This should lead to greater stability and fewer injuries.

Train your core! The following program is designed for an in-season triathlete, can be done anywhere and with no equipment.

Is strength training critical for a triathlete? How can strength training help an athlete improve performance? What are the downsides?

Most of us have hectic personal and work schedules. In fact, to fit in our training it is often a daily achievement!

Depending on when your competitive season is or when your "big event" is, you need to alter your plan so it augments your endurance and skill training, while getting you ready for competition.

A quick and easy 20 minute at home strength training workout. This is a freeweight workout, so only a few dumbbells are needed.

The goal is to get stronger while your swim, bike and run training schedule is relatively light and you can afford to hit the weights hard a couple times each week.

An insight into how to train strength and condition for triathlon and endurance sports success

How do you work legs (squats etc...) and still ride the bike 3 times a week? I don't think I could do much of anything for 1-2 days after I do legs!

Can you triathlon train AND strength train for mass?

An overview of strength training: the machines, techniques and it's place in your season.

The optimal number of times you should weight train is dependant on the time of year, how close you are to your A race, and which training cycle you are in.

Alternating Heel Touches abdominal exercise instruction with picture and video.

This article looks into the types of exercises triathletes need to be utilizing, and why traditional methods are of little use.