This depends on the rationality of the athlete. Yes, boot camps can be exciting and instructive, especially if you get a pro as a coach. But most of the time boot camps will be mis-used to do super-human extents in one or two weeks. The training schedules are ignored, and […]
Read MoreDo I need combined workouts?
If you plan to participate at a triathlon race, then you should get used to trainings in a row. You should get used to it in your training phase and combine different training units. So you get used to race-like conditions, you train under a race-like load and “last but […]
Read MoreThe right nutrition during your workouts
Nutrition and training are special topics. In the beginning of my triathlon career I didn’t care about nutrition. Soon I had to discover that without the right nutrition a long workout or competition is not easy to finish, if not impossible. I’m soo hungry After each workout I got this […]
Read MoreDo I need weight training?
As we all know triathlon is a “poser”-sport, that means you want to look good :-). For this reason and some other more essential ones you shouldn’t miss your weight training. Weight training is important It is an important part of your training program for an triathlon-, run- and bike-athletes.
Read MoreWhat to do when you're on vacation?
On my last sailing trip I stayed at the wonderful Mediterranean Sea but I had a bad feeling about not training too much! That shouldn’t be! Relax In my opinion you should relax on holiday. Vacations should be in your recovery weeks or after a main competition, then you won’t have […]
Read MoreHow can I test whether I became faster?
Testing whether your fitness increased, is an important regular task. You have to measure your improvement. Do the following
Read MoreI feel sick or ill – can I do sport?
It breaks every athlete’s heart, if you get sick – I know that from my own experience. No training when you’re sick Laying at home in the bed feels very wrong. BUT please do not train as long as you’re ill! Your body becomes weaker and you don’t grow your […]
Read MoreWann sollte ich meine Laufschuhe tauschen?
Die richtigen Laufschuhe sind essentiell für einen Sportler. Ich habe einmal eine Saison lang starke Schmerzen im Vorfuss gehabt und dass nur durch den falschen Schuh. Unterschiedliche Laufschuhe Es gibt Laufschuhe, die ein Kippen nach innen (Pronationsunterstützung) oder nach aussen (Supinationsunterstützung) verhindern. Am besten ist, du hast auch noch zwei […]
Read MoreHow does the training in winter look like?
There is none. In the winter you should not hibernate and to get some holiday pounds. In the winter you are in the transition phase. You don’t stop training, but you have to keep a certain training level and to recover your body & soul.
Read MoreDo I need recovery for a better fitness?
Recovery is an important part of your training program. Having a break and recovering is not the same as missing a workout. Your body recovers, your cells regenerate, your muscles grow and your endurance increases. This is only possible in a recovery phase. And hell no, if you only have […]
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