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Improve Leg Strength With One-Legged Pedaling

One-legged pedaling drills improves form and efficiency and provide a diversion in the dreary winter months.

Strength Training Exercises For Endurance Sports

Strength Training Exercises For Endurance Sports

The importance of strength training in endurance sports is often overlooked. Try these exercises to round out your program.

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Try 1K Repeats to Increase Lactate Threshold

One kilometer repeats are grueling, but they increase lactate threshold and prepare you psychologically for race pace. 


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Warm Up to Post-Workout Ice Baths

Endurance athletes find that toughing out an ice bath eases pain caused by vigorous exercise. 
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4 Training Zones For Purposeful Running

Understanding the different zones of training and how they can lead to improvement will help you run with purpose.
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3 Ways Runners Can Overcome Weakness

Ignoring shortcomings only limits performance come race time. Try these exercises to help address some of the most common weaknesses in runners.

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Cross-Training Sports For Runners

To stay in prime condition, it's a good idea to switch up runs with sports like cycling and swimming.

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Change Up Strokes to Fine Tune Freestyle

Practicing strokes other than freestyle will improve your confidence, buoyancy and efficiency in the water.
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Transitioning Tips For Your Next Triathlon

If you're looking to improve your time by minutes with very little effort, transitioning is where you will get the most bang for your buck.

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Anaerobic Cycling For Time Trial Gains

"Going anaerobic" can be a challenge for cyclists, but learning how to push  yourself into oxygen debt will significantly improve time trial performance.
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Running: The Uphill Battle

Cringe at the thought of running on hills? These conditioning workouts provide the strength needed to reach the top of your running game.
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Heart Rate vs. Perceived Exertion in Cyclists

Cyclists may be able to more accurately qauge workout level using perceived exertion rather than heart rate monitoring.