A Smooth Transition, the difference between failing & finishing
When training for a triathlon, the transition from the swim to the bike, or the bike to the run, can be the demise of an athlete. Along with the physical …
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Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
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Competing and training as a runner, triathlete, or endurance athlete is a huge commitment. Finding the time to log training rides or long runs can be hard enough, so much so …
How to Simplify; When doing less means living more
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I must admit that I have many shortcomings and a recent life altering health scare illuminated many of them. On any given day I can be found running, swinging a …
Eat Fat to Lose Fat
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However, I don’t blame you for thinking that fat is bad. Just taking a stroll around the grocery store can be likened to navigating a minefield of misinformation. Low fat …
Dynamic Warm Up: Get it Right, Get Results
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A proper warm-up should be part of every workout. But, you don’t want to waste your time and energy warming up, instead of focusing your efforts and intensity on the …
Kettlebells Hurt My Back!
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If you haven’t noticed, at Hybrid Athlete, we are huge fans of kettlebell training. Building functional strength, while burning through calories, and maxing out the heart rate are all sure signs …
Look better and live longer in 15 minutes a day
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It is hard to deny the benefits of a regular exercise routine. Aside from helping to maintain a healthy body weight, regular exercise regulates mood, hormone levels and sleep patterns. …
Should I Go Paleo?
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Going Paleo seems to have become a decision that’s made based on fitting in, rather than getting fit. When it comes to nourishing your body in pursuit of health and …
Don’t Let Your Desk Be the Death of You
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It’s no secret that America, as a nation, is becoming less healthy and more obese. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supports this statement. In 2011, 37% of …
Eat Like an Olympian
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When reviewing the diets of Olympic Athletes, some interesting eating habits are revealed, but a couple questions loom large; what do they eat, why and how much? In this article …