by | Jan 17, 2015 | Blog
Goals can be very motivating (if set properly). In response to a client’s goal to finish an Ironman Triathlon under 11 hours, David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS three tips for setting successful time goals for triathlons.
by | Jan 13, 2015 | Blog
Sometimes life (or weather) gets in the way of our triathlon training such that we can’t complete all of our swim, bike and run workouts. David Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS shares his perspective on how to cope with bad training weeks and setting realistic expectations...
by | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog
In this short video, Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS discusses the importance of keeping a food log when trying to lose weight. If you don’t log your food, you won’t really remember what you ate during the day – awareness is often half the battle.
by | Jan 3, 2015 | Blog
“If you don’t know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else.” — Lawrence J. Peter Training your mind for optimal performance on race day is just as important as training your body. Goal setting is one tool to mentally prepare for race day....
by | Jan 2, 2015 | Blog
by David B. Glover, MSE, MS, CSCS “Don’t bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself.” – William Faulkner I struggle with “second guessing” as do many of my triathlon clients. In everyone of the more than 100...
by | Dec 30, 2014 | Blog
Even though triathlon swims are typically open water without a wall to push off of, learning how to do a flip turn will improve your swimming in the pool and ultimately make you faster in the water during your triathlon. Collegiate and Masters Swim Coach Doug Alban,...
by | Dec 29, 2014 | Blog
Updated on August 3, 2016 “Swim 2.4 miles! Bike 112 miles! Run 26.2 miles! Brag for the rest of your life!” — Commander John Collins, USN (1978) A client asked me recently about choosing which IRONMAN distance race (2.4-mile swim / 112-mile bike / 26.2-mile run) to...
by | Dec 28, 2014 | Blog
Coach Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS demonstrates the “fire hydrants” exercise – an excellent exercise to develop strength in your glute muscles and firm up your backside.
by | Jul 22, 2014 | Blog
What Does Your VO2 Max Number Tell You? Triathlete Jason Devaney visited Krista Schultz, MEd, CSCS to have his VO2 max tested. He learned he has a VO2 max of 55.3 ml/kg/min, which is well above his age predicted value of 44. So what does that number tell him? As...
by | Jul 22, 2014 | Blog
So, What Is VO2 max? I took a graduate level course in Exercise Physiology a few years ago at Eastern Michigan University where we discussed VO2 Max so I thought I would share some of what I learned and hopefully clear up some misconceptions about what VO2 max is and...
