Rules of Cardio Training ā¢ Donāt overdo it. āNo pain, no gainā is hogwash. The better expression is āNo train, no gain.ā Training in the heart zones achieves cardio benefits and has nothing to do with pain if you begin in the Blue zone (the easy zone). If you havenāt exercised routinely for a…
Fueling Your Emotional Fitness Training Program Here is a list of emotional self-care issues you may want to consider in creating your emotional fitness goals. Consider each of these areas in your life. Are you getting the emotional fuel you need to provide the energy and happiness you desire in your life? 1. Sleep…
Ā 6 BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL HEART ZONES TRAINING Why train the heart muscle? The reasons to train in the emotional and physical heart zones are to get healthier, more fit, and improve your performance. Why train with a heart rate monitor? One of the best reasons for using a heart rate monitor is to stay in…
There are only three types of strength exercises: Isokinetic strength training: slow-moving exercises through a full range of motion against a constant force or resistance. Isotonic strength training: moving weight against resistance as in weight lifting. Isometric strength training: applying force against an immovable object, such as a wall. Because of its close association with…
**This post is one of several in an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** Lifting weights is good for everyone of every age. But for maximum benefit, you must go into the gym the same way you do when you train for a race: with…
**This post is one ofĀ several inĀ an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** Cross-Variability TrainingĀ for Runners As names go, this one is long but logical, as it replaces your old moderate-paced running with a variable plan that alternates hard and easy days,generously uses cross-training, and progressively pushes…
**This post is one ofĀ several inĀ an excerpt series from the book, Be a Better Runner by Sally Edwards & Carl Foster** How much are you really running? The threshold running system is really powerful because it adds something that no other running program incorporates: how much and how hard you are running. At its most…
5 Tips for Training Successfully for Your First Triathlon “It’s all about the journey, not the outcome.ā – Carl Lewis, 10x Olympic Medalist Congratulations for taking on the challenge of a triathlon ā an event like no other physical challenge in sport ā a swim, bike and run odyssey! I still vividly remember my first…
Training Load Points |Ā Measuring Exercise Levels Heart Zones Training Load āPointsā is the first simple way for you to quantify your exercise effort – how hard and how long you are working out. Points are the magic sauce of the Heart Zones Training system because for the first time you can now measure the quantity…
Cycling Training Plan for Serious Riders I am always asked to develop a basic training format for cycling.Ā Well, the truth is, that each training program I put together is designed for the individualā¦.However, fear not, there are some basic elements that areĀ common for everyone, beginner or not (see below).Ā I know this looks like…