Triathlon Bike 101 - Getting Started
Posted on June 1, 2008 - Filed Under Recreation and Sports | Leave a Comment
I met with one of my new triathlon clients recently and noticed 7 things during a quick 5 minutes review of his triathlon bike (this was after I begged him to bring his bike to one of his swim training sessions). Hopefully you can learn from these 7 issues:
1. Basic triathlon bike maintenance. The first thing I noticed was his chain - it was rusty. Six drops of chain lube could have prevented this rust. Beginner triathletes often know little about basic bicycle maintenance. The chain should be cleaned when dirty and lubricated. Your local bike shop can give you some great suggestions about cleaning solutions and lubricants you can use on your triathlon bike.
Read More..>>Beginner Triathlete - 6 Swim Tips For Your First Triathlon
Posted on May 3, 2008 - Filed Under Recreation and Sports | Leave a Comment
Are you a triathlon beginner intimidated by the swim? Don’t feel bad - most beginners find the swim the toughest of the three disciplines. Here are 6 swimming tips to help you perform well during the swim at your first triathlon or to improve your swim time as you advance.
1. Swim technique. The more time you work on your technique, the more efficient your stroke and the less energy you will use during your swim. You can find 5 key techniques on the triathlon swim tips page on my site. You can also seek out help from a masters swim program. Sometimes even places that teach kids how to swim will also help adults who want to swim competitively. One of the best self-taught programs I’ve seen is from the “Tri Swim Coach” Kevin Koskella.
Read More..>>Advice On Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Posted on May 2, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
To lose weight after pregnancy is not always an easy thing. For one thing, you have more or less spent the last nine months indulging yourself, and pampering your hunger pangs. It can become extremely difficult to go back to normal eating habits after this, and you will find that it can take a large amount will power and control on your part to accomplish this.
Read More..>>The Three Top Abdominal Exercises For Women
Posted on April 14, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Everyone admires beautiful abs. Women and men alike consider ab exercises to be some of the toughest exercises of all. However, this is not true. Abdominal exercise can be easier than you think. Both the upper and lower abdominal muscles need to be worked to get the best overall look and strength. There are a variety of crunch positions that will work but here are three of the best ab exercises for women who want to get great results.
Exercise ball crunches - This is a good one if you are just starting to exercise.
Read More..>>Core Strength Exercise Sequence With A Mountain Climbing Theme
Posted on April 8, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Here is a fun sequence of three exercises, all with a mountain climbing theme designed to work the thighs, the core muscles, and the arms. A mountain climbing theme is one where you repeat the same body-lifting exercise continuously and endlessly but never get any higher! Kind of like the feeling you get when climbing a mountain and the each peak you were headed for turns out to be only a small rise in a path to a much higher peak.
Read More..>>Ripped Abs - A Complete Guide To Getting Them
Posted on February 28, 2008 - Filed Under Health and Fitness | Leave a Comment
Really ripped abs are awesome. In case you’re not familiar with the term, “ripped” means very visible, large and well separated muscles that are clearly defined and developed. If you’ve ever seen bodybuilders on TV, they’re ripped. If your whole body is well developed and you don’t have ripped abs to match, it might distract from your overall achievements. Having cheese grater abs can dramatically finish off a bodybuilders look, or make you stand out across the locker room or on the beach.
Read More..>>Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine - What You Should Know
Posted on February 24, 2008 - Filed Under Women | Leave a Comment
Are you in search of a new rowing machine for your home fitness workout? Is the lack of storage space a concern? If so, you may want to look at the Kettler Kadett Rowing Machine. It solves these issues as well as providing a great workout. Here’s a closer look at this in home rowing machine.
Some of the conveniences that come with the Kettler rowing machine including the following:
1. The machine folds up easily and takes up very little storage space.
2. The resistance can be increased or decreased with just the turn of a dial.
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