Every year we see patients mid-season sidelined by tendon injuries or stress fractures, some which could have easily been prevented by a good strength training program. Most triathletes don’t realize how much load goes into their body for training. The best way to mitigate risk of injury is to strength train. Strength training exposes bones, […]
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A common theme we hear from many of our triathletes during the off season is they feel a little lost and not really sure what they should be doing. Our first suggestion is always to “take a little break”. Take the pressure off and have fun doing other things you enjoy such as hiking, skiing,
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Having healthy muscles is essential for overall health and well-being. Good, healthy muscles provide us with strength, mobility, and balance. When maintaining good muscle health, it eliminates the possibility of issues surrounding strength, mobility, and balance arising. Not only that, but muscles help us to perform everyday activities such as walking, lifting, and carrying heavy
Resistance or strength training refers to a form of exercise where you are challenging your muscles enough to drive adaptation…in other words, lifting heavy stuff to get you stronger. According to the Physical Activity Guidelines set by the US Department of Health and Human Services, adults should engage in muscle-strengthening activities of moderate or greater
