Let's chat today about Strength Training, since I just chatted with my friend, Terry Wilson, on his podcast, Pursuit of...
Read MoreRead MoreLet's chat today about Strength Training, since I just chatted with my friend, Terry Wilson, on his podcast, Pursuit of...
Read MoreRead MoreTriathletes are lazy! What? Yes, we tend to get in the grind of long, slow distance workouts, and tend not...
Read MoreRead MoreWe are almost into 2022 and you may be in your "down time" as an athlete. Regardless, every athlete needs...
Read MoreRead MoreLet us begin by fixing a very common misconception. Your core is not limited to your abdominal muscles. Your glutes,...
Read MoreRead MoreWikipedia tells us that strength training, when performed properly, can “provide significant functional benefits and improvement in overall health and well-being.” I call it the “Fountain of Youth.” Train correctly and you can expect bigger and stronger muscles, less fat, better joint function, and reduced potential for injuries of all kinds, as well as greater heart health.
However, to experience the benefits you need to do it the right way! I am a HUGE advocate of making sure you know what you are doing. Today, in no particular order, you will find the “10 Strength Training Mistakes 🏋🏼.” This is NOT only for triathletes and runners, but also for athletes that have been doing strength training for quite some time. And here we go with Dave Letterman’s version of
This is probably one of the biggest causes of injury in the gym. Whether weightlifting, strength training, or enjoying an aerobic workout, never compare yourself to anyone else. There are always going to be people who are bigger, stronger, and leaner than you are. No two people are identical, and when you start allowing someone else’s superior gene pool, diet, and workout program to affect your attitude and expectation of your personal results, you are headed down a path of endless frustration and injury.
As a triathlete, if you start comparing yourself to other athletes in the pool, the road, and the gym, this could cause injury. For example, you need to develop and follow your own plan as a triathlete, and be proud of your efforts, because only you know what to expect from yourself. I tell my athletes, leave the EGO at the door!