| Triathlon Training Tip Week One |
F.A.S.T. Multisport Tip
It's the 3rd week in August and hopefully you have had some rewarding races. Your late August and September/October schedule may include a ½ or full Ironman or Marathon. With longer races come more hours of training and something in the training plan usually gets dumped. Typically this is strength training.
Loss of strength can be a real show stopper to race performance. Are you having trouble sprinting in the pool, holding your bike speed on the flats or running up hills? If so try this time friendly strength routine 2 times weekly following a bike or run workout.
15-24 body weight squats (can add dumbbells) , pushups (as many as possible- elbows to 90 degrees or bench press with dumbbells, pull ups (as many as possible) or lat pull to the front, and choice or abs ( I prefer 3 position crunches on the stability ball) Perform just one set but ensure your reaching failure between 12-15 repetitions.
Total time investment is less than 20 minutes. Worth the investment to ensure your performances meet your goals. For a custom strength program contact F.A.S.T. |
