Endurance Swimming
Swimming is the first leg of a triathlon. If you can’t make it through the swim, you might as well not sign up for the race. At Amateur Endurance, we want to help you through that crucial step. That why we provide you with advice on triathlon swim training, workouts, equipment and proper nutrition from those who have been there and one that. Whether you are looking for your first racing wet suit, building your fitness to make it through your first race or trying to shave minutes off of your best time, we provide you with the information you need to make it happen.
by Carrie Jesse, MS 1) Single Arm Kick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SSglDNEBVI) The single arm kicking drill is like setting the re-set button on a piece of malfunctioning technology. Performing this drill regularly helps create and maintain... Read More...
It seems appropriate that Doris Russell was born in 1920, the first year in a decade that became known as the Roaring Twenties. It is as though her birth ushered in a... Read More...
This is a pool workout and is made with work and rest intervals. During “easy” sets, warm ups and cool down feel free to break up the yardage with short rests as... Read More...
This is a pool workout and is made with work and rest intervals. During “easy” sets, warm ups and cool down feel free to break up the yardage with short rests as... Read More...
The first reason you should complete an endurance event is the physical benefits. The required training can have plenty of positive impacts on your body, toning and shaping your figure. In training... Read More...
I stretch on a near daily basis to keep things loose. My daily stretch routine usually takes me about 30 minutes, and I try to do it shortly before bed in a... Read More...
I’ve decided I want to do an event. What do I do now? If you have done an event before, this thought has likely crossed your mind. Below are some tips for... Read More...
If you recently started swimming, you probably have noticed that there are quite a few variables involved. You have to locate a pool, find a time that lap swimming is available, acquire... Read More...
Summer is upon us – and more and more of us are tempted to go running, biking, walking or hiking in the sunny outdoors. However, summertime exercise has its perils –... Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends resistance training 3 days a week with 8-10 different exercises. But when it comes to actually creating an effective resistance program, finding the right... Read More...
