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.

D3 Core #2 exercises

At-home strength and plyo workouts for triathletes

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

Leg Hold abdominal exercise instruction with picture and video.

Two Legged Squats exercise instruction with video.

D3 Core #1 exercises

When doing these workouts, should I be strength training the same days as my normal swim, bike, and run days? Should I do them in one session at the gym or spread them out during the day?

D3 Core #3 exercises

D3 Core #4 exercises

One Leg Squat-Dumbbell strength exercise instruction with picture and video.

Stability Ball Crunch abdominal exercise instruction with picture and video.

D3 Core #5 exercises

Plyometric drills and exercises excite the elastic component of the muscles so that the muscles are trained to react powerfully and explosively.

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