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What do athletes affected by CFS have in common? Learn the different steps they now take to fight extreme fatigue.
The prevalence of the female athlete triad among young women has become an increasing concern for physicians and parents. Let's examine the conditions it's comprised of.
Is it possible to fall asleep during training? Find out how a few athletes exceeded normal levels of exhaustion.
Beijing's air quality has some athletes wondering if competing in the Olympics is worth the risk to their health. But can a single, limited-time exposure to air pollution lead to permanent damage?
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Don't just train through an early-season event. Use this opportunity to hone race-day skills and gauge fitness. Here's how.
Thinking about doing a triathlon? The "cult of the aerodynamic" can be intimidating, but you dont need to spend a bunch of money on gear. You probably have most of the equipment youll need.
It's that time of year again, when shaking in our legs from the cold is replaced by the shaking from pre-race anxieties! As you dust the cobwebs off your wetsuit, keep these early-season pointers in mind.
Ever rip it up in a training race only to fall flat when you were supposed to be peaking? Avoid the trap of mistiming your training and sabotaging what should be your best performance.
While simply going to the Olympics is an honor, the ultimate goal is to win gold. So which method of selecting athletes will send the best to Beijing?
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Muscles need to breakdown in order to improve, but too much muscle trauma can have a negative effect. Minimize harmful muscle damage and maximize regeneration and recovery with these steps.
What needs work in your three tri disciplines? Chances are pretty good that your running is lacking; coach Paul Huddle tells you how you can make a positive impact by running more than once a day a couple of times a week.
Forgot to swim this past winter? No problem. While dry-docking isn't exactly going to help, it won't necessarily ruin your chances of swimming well this summer, either. Here, I'll boil my approach down to four basic tips.
Getting involved with a masters team will not only add more variety and fun to your swim training, it'll shave minutes off your swim times.
Are you being duped by the misconception that long, slow, steady-state aerobic exercise is the key to weight loss for endurance athletes? It's time to take a different, more effective plan of attack.
Unlike its long-distance cousin, Olympic triathlon is fast-paced, down-to-the-wire competitive and spectator friendly. So how do these athletes earn the right to toe the line in Beijing come August?
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Multisport training means multiple workouts--tough for those in a time crunch. But integrating aspects of one workout into another can help put you on the path to improvement.
In her latest Q and A, Active Expert Gale Bernhardt outlines winter training for triathletes and provides tips on making the swim start a little less nerve-wracking.
Need a workout that packs a big punch in a small package? Doing Tabata intervals to increase bike performance may just be the hardest four minutes of your life.
Being part of the biggest sporting event in the world takes planning, investment and commitment--whether you're an athlete or the host city. Here's a breakdown of Olympics past and future.
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Aquajogging reduces the impact on your joints while balancing out your tri training. Here's a swim/aquajog brick workout for your next pool session.