Study title Swim-Specific Resistance Training: A Systematic Review Link to research paper https://static.wixstatic.com/ugd/4c7e20_03aadd13f0c64ccba1d2b2a17007c8a5.pdf What are the benefits of resistan

Sleep and Athletic Performance We all intuitively know that sleep is important for us as athletes, but just how important is it? There are decades and decades of sleep-related research within the gene

What are the theoretical benefits of percussive massage devices? Handheld percussive massage devices (i.e., massage “guns”) have become popular in recent years. More and more advertisements are poppin

There is a difference between strength on dry land and strength in the water. The forces we must overcome and the manner in which we must overcome them when suspended in water are slightly different t

Study title World Class Long-Distance Running Performances Are Best Predicted by Volume of Easy Runs and Deliberate Practice of Short-Interval and Tempo Runs Link to research paper https://static.wixs

What is a “taper”? Endurance sports is heavily reliant upon developing fitness through the accumulation of training volume and intensity over weeks, months, and even years in preparation for competiti

In this month's Instructional Video Post, I decided to link in a very basic and quite simple swim drill. Seeing as most of us have been out of the water and unable to swim due to the recent closures f

Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Racing Most triathletes are well aware that racing, and even training for, Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events does a number on the body and the mind. Training for a long-distance

What is static stretching? Static stretching is a type of stretching in which a position is held near the individual’s end range of motion or at the point of discomfort for a period of time. Static st

Sighting is an important skill for the triathlete or open water swimmer. This brief video covers some of the ways you can work on your sighting skills in the pool so that you are better prepared when

The muscles of the core are heavily involved in all endurance activities, even though it might not seem so initially. Swimming involves rotation from side-to-side that is initiated from the hips and t

Study title Effect of Cold (57O F) vs. Ice (41O F) Water Immersion on Recovery from Intermittent Running Exercise Link to research paper https://4c7e2056-8ec1-496e-b7bb-9216cd668781.usrfiles.com/ugd/4

The squat is a foundational movement pattern for any athlete to master. However, there are some common faults that an athlete can often run into when attempting this specific movement. Regardless of w

What effects does heat have on performance? Last month, I wrote a piece on the altitude and the effects that altitude exposure has on training and racing. Much like altitude exposure acutely decreases

Training Volume and Triathlon Performance Endurance athletes tend to train a lot, particularly in triathlon. Obviously, the term “a lot” is very relative as five hours of training a week might feel li

What is the placebo effect? Endurance athletes improve over time only through intervention. In other words, if an athlete does nothing (i.e., no training), then he/she will not see any positive change

What are the benefits of listening to music during exercise? Most athletes today will likely listen to music during training sessions, and some will listen to music during competition if their sport a

What is sodium bicarbonate and what are the proposed benefits? Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3), commonly known as baking soda, is a natural