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

Whether a swimmer or a triathlete, there has always been a place for "dryland" swim exercises to act as a supplement for traditional in-water swim training. However, in light of current global circums

Running, much like swimming and cycling, does indeed have a technical aspect to it. Smooth, efficient running takes time, patience, and proper technique. One way to work on improving your overall run

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 salt compound composed of sodium and bicarbonate. Usually used i

Hip mobility and flexibility is important for the endurance athlete. Whether a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, having adequate range of motion and mobility in the hip joint is likely important. How mu

What is periodization? How does one organize their training plan? How does one go about planning out a season, a month, a week of training? I won’t lie, it’s both complex and also simple at the same t

Plyometrics, or power-based exercises, are important for endurance athletes. Performing plyometric or power-based exercises essentially helps us improve our body's ability to utilize elastic energy fo

What is fasted training? The word “diet” carries with it a pretty heavy load of debate and opposing opinions nowadays. I’ll keep it short, avoid starting arguments, and say that there is A LOT of misi

What are recovery boots supposed to do anyways? There is quite a bit of craze surrounding the use of “recovery boots” or “compression boots” as they are commonly referred to. However, these types of d

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

What effects does altitude have on performance? For many endurance athletes, at some point we will train and/or race at high altitudes. However, what are the actual effects of altitude on our performa

What does magnesium do in the body? Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body needs adequate levels of for maintenance of normal energy metabolism, cell growth, carbohydrate breakdown in the bod