Fitness
How to Avoid Bonking While Running or Biking
Any committed exerciser knows the feeling of bonking, when your muscles give up and you cant continue. Here's why it happens and how you can...
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6 Things About Triathlons That Will Surprise You
Cake. Gummy worms. Rotisserie chicken. Cheeseburgers. Not exactly what you’d call the diet of champions, but these are all items that have been consumed by...
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4 Swimming Workouts for Beginners and Athletes
These swim workouts will help you optimize your time in the water regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned competitor.
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How to Plan Your Triathlon Race Season
Training for triathlon is fun, but racing brings the sport to life. Here's how to make the most of your race calendar to better the...
Fitness
How Your Smartphone is Sabotaging Your Workout
Using your smartphone during exercise can affect the intensity and enjoyment of your workout, according studies at Hiram College.
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How to Use the Köhler Effect to Improve Athletic Performance
The Köhler Effect is a phenomenon that often arrises in competitive athletic settings. Here's how you can use it to improve your performance.
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What is Periodization?
When your workouts become stale and ineffective, you hit a plateau. And here’s why: Your training program lacks periodization. Here's what that means, and how...
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How to Improve Your Running Form
There is no "right" way to run, but for most people there is plenty of room for improvement. Generate more power and expend less energy...
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How to Prepare for Your First Century Bike Ride
Biking 100 miles might seem daunting, but it's an experience you'll never forget. Follow these tips to help you prepare and train for a century...
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Do Allergy Pills Block Muscle Growth?
Antihistamines Might Hamper Strength Gains Itchy eyes, runny nose, incessant sneezing, chest pain — there’s nothing fun about allergies or heartburn. But a recent study...
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Triathlon Training: 7 Preseason Tips from the Pros
A version of this story originally appeared on Ironman.com. It’s officially the triathlon preseason! How do you prepare during this time to ensure that you...
Fitness
How to Train for Your First Triathlon
Triathlon might seem like an intimidating sport, but with the right preparation, anyone can do it. Here are tips to help you train for your...
Fitness
How to Boost Performance and Recovery by Increasing Capillary Density
Runners and weightlifters occupy different ends of the athletic spectrum, and often have equally opposing views of what it means to be “fit.” But if...
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Five Running Workouts Every Runner Must Do
By weaving these five running workouts into your training plan, you’ll improve your odds of achieving your results, whether that's to get a slimmer waist...
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Exercising Under the Influence: How Alcohol Affects Athletic Performance
Alcohol and athletics often go hand in hand. But how does drinking affect athletic performance? Here's what happens when you mix alcohol and exercise.
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Meet the Beachbody Performance Endurance Athletes
Learn all about the eight Beachbody Performance sponsored athletes, and what it takes to be a IRONMAN.
Fitness
4 Cycling Workouts to Help You Get Faster
If you’re only logging miles on your bike, you’ll never reach your full athletic potential. No matter what your talent or goal, the path to...
Nutrition
Should You Electrolyte Load Before Exercise?
Will preloading electrolytes before an intense physical effort give you an edge? The answer is a resounding and unqualified “maybe.” But to understand why, you...
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